Deepest Quarry In The World
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Sandstone Center of the World
The Amherst (Lorain County, Ohio) region has long been known as the "Sandstone Center of the World." Today the Cleveland Quarries Company are one of the leading sandstone quarriers in the nation. This book explores the rich history of quarry life, and the dozens of companies that quarried sandstone in Lorain County during the past 160 years. No place more dramatically portrays man's victory over nature. Includes 140 pictures, maps, and company logos. Additional sandstone & quarry history is available online at www.quarrytown.net
Amherst
Author: Donna M. DeBlasio
language: en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date: 2010-03-22
Established in 1811, Amherst has been actively engaged in the quarrying of high-quality sandstone since before the American Civil War. The products of the town's quarries have graced buildings and other structures in the United States and around the world. The promise of work at the quarries drew potential employees from the surrounding countryside, as well as from across the ocean, giving the community's population its diverse character. This photographic history presents the unique and fascinating story of Amherst, the self-described "Sandstone Center of the World."
The Snowdonia Way
Author: Alex Kendall
language: en
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Release Date: 2024-01-11
Guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales, from Machynlleth to Conwy, with low and high-level mountain options. The 97 mile (156km) low-level route is described over 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles (21–34km) whereas the mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12 to 18 miles (19–29km). Route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS mapping Crosses the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) via Dolgellau, Trawsfynydd, Beddgelert, Dolwyddelan, Capel Curig and Bethesda Mountain route takes in Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders The low-level route involves long days but mainly easy walking; the high-level route includes more challenging navigation, considerable ascent and some pathless terrain Since they intersect regularly, it is possible to mix and match between the low and high-level routes Information on facilities and selective accommodation listings Notes on geology, history, plants, wildlife and folklore