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Prospecting for serpentine marble on the Nickerson Farm in Canton

Prospecting for serpentine marble on the Nickerson Farm in Canton

Prospecting for serpentine marble on the Nickerson Farm using a steam drill. Worker is hand-cranking hoist to pick up rocks. Four other workers maneuver the rig in the small exploration pit. Circa 1890s. Canton, NY.

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