...ledges which were once the shore-cliffs of Lake Erie. The elevated position of these stones is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color...processes of oxidation which are possible have been nearly completed. The elevation also facilitates the extraction. Spur-tracks from the Lake Shore and...

...ledges which were once the shore-cliffs of Lake Erie. The elevated position of these stones is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color...due to the fact that this elevation produces a free draiuage, and the stones have been traversed by atmospheric waters to such a degree that all processes...

...so smooth and straight that a straight-edge laid upon them would touch at every point. Slabs but 1 or 2 inches in thickness are said to have such strength...limited distances. The following section of one of the Amherst quarries is given by Professor Orton : Feet. Drift material 1 to 3 Worthless shell-rock 6 to...

...They are, therefore, soft, working readily in any direction, and are particularly sought forcarving. This property also renders the stone of especial value...limited distances. The following section of one of the Amherst quarries is given by Professor Orton : Foot. Drift material 1 to 3 Worthless shell-rock 6 to...

...course, objectionable. The principal quarries of the stone at present writing are situated in the townsof Amherst, Berea, East Cleveland, Ilyria, and Independence...limited distances. The following section of one of the Amherst quarries is given by Professor Orton : Feot. Drift material 1 to 3 Worthless shell-rock G to...

...situated in the towns of Amherst, Berea, East Cleveland, llyria, and Independence in Lorain and Cnyahoga Counties. At Amherst the quarries are located in a...limited distances. The following section of one of the Amherst quarries is given by Professor Orton : Fcet. Fcet. Driftmaterial 1 to 3 Grindstoue. Worthless...

...Erie. The elevated position of these is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color is due to the fact that this elevation produces a free...processes of oxidation which are possible have been nearly completed. An idea of the arrangement of the strata in quarries can be obtained from the following...

...Erie. The elevated position of these is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color is due to the fact that this elevation produces a free...processes of oxidation which are possible have been nearly completed. An idea of the arrangement of the strata in quarries can be obtained from the following...

...The elevated position of these is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color is dne to the fact that this elevation produces a free drainage,...processes of oxidation which are possible have been nearly completed. An idea of the arrangement of the strata in quarries can be obtained from the following...

...Erie. The elevated position of these is a very great advantage, since the light and uniform color is due to the fact that this elevation produces a free...and the stones have been traversed by atmospheric watere to such a degree that all processes of oxidation which are possible have been nearly completed....