St. George's granite industry began in 1862, (later than Quincy's). "St. George red and black" was quarried and transformed in their local sheds for more than 60 years. It was used in buildings and cemeteries across North America.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday is "This Old Building" Day
St. George's granite industry began in 1862, (later than Quincy's). "St. George red and black" was quarried and transformed in their local sheds for more than 60 years. It was used in buildings and cemeteries across North America.
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