Sandstone Center of the World

Sandstone Center of the World
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 126
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ISBN-10 : 9780615146539
ISBN-13 : 0615146538
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Book Synopsis Sandstone Center of the World by : James Hieb

Download or read book Sandstone Center of the World written by James Hieb and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-05-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amherst (Lorain County, Ohio) region has long been known as the "Sandstone Center of the World." Today the Cleveland Quarries Company are one of the leading sandstone quarriers in the nation. This book explores the rich history of quarry life, and the dozens of companies that quarried sandstone in Lorain County during the past 160 years. No place more dramatically portrays man's victory over nature. Includes 140 pictures, maps, and company logos. Additional sandstone & quarry history is available online at www.quarrytown.net


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