... Report on the building and ornamental stones of Canada, vol. I-V (1912)
Parks, W. A. (William Arthur), 1868-1936, Canada. Mines Branch · Ottawa : Government printing bureau · leaf 146
les from the city. Very little work has been done and aquarry can scarcely be said to exist. Small openings were made at twopoints—the first at a low level above the bridge and the second on top ofthe hill below the bridge. The stone from the first opening was used inthe construction of the piers… … Sydney sandstone. Old Church of England, Sydney, N.S. 31397—9 95 colour, which it has acquired since being placed in the structure. Itsweather-resisting properties seem to be good as no evidence of wear orchipping is to be seen. The beds must be of considerable thickness, asheavy blocks were used…
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