Building stones of our Nation's Capital
General Information Product
By: Charles F. Withington
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Abstract
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.
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Withington, C., 1975, Building stones of our Nation's Capital: General Information Product, 44 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039206.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | Building stones of our Nation's Capital |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039206 |
| Year Published | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Description | 44 p. |