This is only a small part of the foundation of a large, 500 foot long, building that once stood here. Period photos show the extent of the original building.
Inside the Stone Shed, this craftsman is using a pneumatic air chisel developed in the 1930’s to carve this large, decorative piece of granite. Note the train track in the foreground. (Collection of Elaine Desjardins)
Large derrick hoisting a partially completed section of a column. The derrick consists of a mast (the fixed vertical pole tied in place with guy wires that radiate out from the top in all directions) and the boom hinged at the base to the mast that can move up and down with the pulley system. Note the rough blocks of granite and the stacks of curbstones below. (Collection of Elaine Desjardins)
This view from the quarry shows the derrick and wire system used to move rough blocks of granite to the stone shed and the lathe house. The rail line runs to the right. The mountains range from Chocorua on the left through the Moats on the right.
Paving and curb stones are ready for train transport outside the Stone Shed. (Collection of Conway Historical Society)
While much of our attention today is captured by photos of the ornate and creative carving done in and around the Stone Shed, much of the actual production of the Redstone Quarry was based on curbstones and paving stones.
3) Stone Shed
5) Lathe House
6) Green Quarry
