Vinalhaven Galamander, Vinalhaven
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Facts and practical information
The Vinalhaven Galamander is a rare surviving example of a specialized stone-hauling vehicle in Vinalhaven, Maine. It is located in a small public park at the junction of Main, Atlantic, and School Streets in Vinalhaven's downtown area. Its wooden parts are a reproduction of original elements; its metal parts are original. The vehicle, a type used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the island's granite quarries, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. ()
Built: 1880 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 44°2'52"N, 68°49'53"W
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Vinalhaven
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Vinalhaven Galamander – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum, Hopkins Wharf Gallery, Union Church of Vinalhaven, Wharf House.
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Which popular attractions are close to Vinalhaven Galamander?
Nearby attractions include Union Church of Vinalhaven, Vinalhaven (1 min walk), Vinalhaven Public Library, Vinalhaven (2 min walk), Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum, Vinalhaven (10 min walk).