Report on the building and ornamental stones of Canada (1912)
Parks, William A. (William Arthur), 1868-1936, Canada. Mines Branch (1901-1936) · Ottawa : Dept. of Mines, Mines Branch · leaf 144
t seven miles 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… … Sydney sandstone. Old Church of Enghind, Sydney, N.S. :i\M)7-\) 95 colour, which it has ucquired 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…
Building stones · Geology, Economic · Stone industry and trade
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