Dragline to be moved to Franklin

The historic Page 618 Walking Dragline is officially headed to its new home. Thanks to Tilton and Sons Housemoving, Inc., Phase 1 of the relocation is scheduled to begin December 4—a fitting date, as it marks the Feast Day of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners.This opening phase is the first step in a multimonth relocation effort. The dragline’s massive 100-foot boom will be t...

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