We take a look at an old granite quarry on the property of a dry stone wall workshop participant. In the 1800's small quarries like this one were common in many areas of New England.
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@jimmccoal269328 күн бұрын
Nothing beats building with Rock. Cement has its purpose but short life span.
@GaryT19523 жыл бұрын
I live on Cape Ann and walk the old quarries frequently...always interesting...lots of history. "Hammers on Stone" by Barbara Erkkila is a terrific book about the granite industry on Cape Ann
@dr.durellshepard3982 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, I'm an old New England stone worker and one of my most favorite books is the one you mention by Barbara. I found it remarkable how much she knew about the stone trade. Regards....Doc
@GaryT19522 жыл бұрын
@@dr.durellshepard398 If you are ever in Gloucester...we'll tour the quarries
@dr.durellshepard3982 жыл бұрын
@@GaryT1952 My wife and I passed through Cape Ann area some years ago and I did manage to find the big stone arch. I walked under it and looked up in amazement ! .......Doc
@GaryT19522 жыл бұрын
@@dr.durellshepard398 That’s in Rockport at the Granite Pier …truly amazing and still carries a fair amount of vehicle traffic every day
@dr.durellshepard3982 жыл бұрын
@@GaryT1952 Built to last...................Thanks....Doc
@vladimirvladimirovich8081 Жыл бұрын
Огромное спасибо за упоминание о книге “Hammers on Stone” . Из Сибири с уважением, Владимир . Nizhnevartovsk .