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  2. List of quarries in the United States - Wikipedia

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    T.J. Gipple's stone quarry, near NRHP-listed Gipple's Quarry Bridge (1893), Columbus Junction, Iowa; Old State Quarry, North Liberty, Iowa, NRHP-listed; Quarry, Iowa, site of limestone quarrying in Marshall County, Iowa. Town was laid out by Le Grand Quarry Company in 1868. Nearby Quarry Bridge, in Marshalltown, Iowa, is NRHP-listed.

  3. craigslist - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 3 January 2025. Classified advertisements website Craigslist Inc. Logo used since 1995 Screenshot of the main page on January 26, 2008 Type of business Private Type of site Classifieds, forums Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Founded 1995 ; 30 years ago (1995 ...

  4. Medina sandstone - Wikipedia

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    Today nearly all these old quarries are flooded and a few are owned by camping resorts, rod and gun clubs or conservation clubs and used for recreational activities. Even though building stone was a relatively small percent of quarry output, the Medina sandstone legacy can be best seen today in the magnificent buildings built from this stone.

  5. Cornerstone - Wikipedia

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    Thus the custom is a substitute for the old practice of immuring a living person in the walls, or crushing him under the foundation-stone of a new building, in order to give strength and durability to the structure, or more definitely in order that the angry ghost may haunt the place and guard it against the intrusion of enemies. [3]

  6. Slave Auction Block, Fredericksburg - Wikipedia

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    Tichnor Brothers linen-era postcard. The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in slave auctions.It was located on the corner of William Street and Charles Street, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Fredericksburg Historic District.

  7. Staddle stones - Wikipedia

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    The dressed granite stone bases have specially hewn slate tops. The materials used depended on the stone available, giving rise to sandstone, red sandstone, granite examples, etc. The tower mill at Reigate on the Wray Common ceased to work in 1895. The mill had a granary standing next to it, supported by a large number of staddle stones. [4]

  8. Builders' rites - Wikipedia

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    Builders' rites are ceremonies attendant on the laying of foundation stones, including ecclesiastical, masonic or other traditions connected with foundations or other aspects of construction. One such custom is that of placing a few coins, newspapers, etc. within a cavity beneath the stone. Should the stone later be removed, the relics may be ...

  9. Bannerstone - Wikipedia

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    Bannerstones are artifacts usually found in the Eastern United States that are characterized by a centered hole in a symmetrically shaped carved or ground stone. The holes are typically 1 ⁄ 4" to 3 ⁄ 4" in diameter and extend through a raised portion centered in the stone. They usually are bored all the way through but some have been found ...

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