Sandstone Center of the World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615146539)

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

Author: James Hieb
ISBN-10: 0615146538
ISBN-13: 9780615146539
Publisher: Quarrystone Publishing Co.
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d