Building Stones of our Nation's Capital: USGS General Information Product

The buildings of our Nation's Capital serve as an unusual geologic display, for the city has been constructed with rocks from quarries throughout the United States and many distant lands. Each building is a unique museum that not only displays the important features of various stones and the geologic environment in which they were formed, but also serves as an historic witness to the city's growth and to the development of its architecture. This booklet describes the source and appearance of the stones used in Washington, D.C.; it includes a map and a walking guide to assist the visitor in examining them.

Author: United U. S. Department of the Interior,Charles F. Withington
Publisher: Bibliogov
Published: 01/30/2013
Pages: 50
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781288679751

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