
To continue the tour, follow the pathway that heads west along the north side of the Capitol, towards First
Street. As you approach First Street you will see a sandstone, diabase (a dark igneous rock), and granite
fence with various carvings. Because these stone types are resistant to acid attack, the carvings show little
damage.
The Peace Monument -- Site 2

The Peace Monument, dedicated in 1878, is made of Italian marble.
This monument, dedicated in 1878, is made of marble from Carrara, Italy. The statue does not show much
damage, but if you look closely, you can see alteration crusts (some are light orange) in protected places
and graininess and roughness in places that are exposed to rain. Carved statues present varied surfaces that
direct rain washing and runoff.
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