History of Lyons Mill
The Lyons Turning Mill at Quarry Hills. Built in 1894,the mill used giant lathes to turn granite and other kinds of stone into columns, spheres, and works of art. One of the largest facilities of its kind, the mill was 200 feet long and 46 feet wide. The Quincy Quarry Railroad, which was built at the same time, ran through its center and a 20 ...