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Famous building stones of our Nation's capital

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3044/

Describes the types and sources of materials used to build some of the most famous landmarks in Washington D.C.

by U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3044
This publication is available only as a PDF document.
Related topics:
Building stone resources, Geology, Sedimentary rocks, Capitol buildings, Monuments
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District of Columbia

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