Early granite industry Historical New Hampshire/ [James L. Garvin and Donna-Belle Garvin].

Title:

Early granite industry Historical New Hampshire/ [James L. Garvin and Donna-Belle Garvin].

Author:

Garvin, James L.,

Call Number:

977.8 N5321h

Publication Information:

Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 2018.

Physical Description:

pages 78-79.

Source:

Concord, New Hampshire : New Hampshire Historical Society, 2018 Vol. 71, No. 2 (Fall/Winter 2018) Historical New Hampshire.

Description:

The article focuses on the history of building a state house for New Hampshire from 1816-1819 and the state legislature's decision to fashion the building from granite rather than, brick foreshadowed the importance of the stone to the state's economy and identity. It mentions the granite would become one of New Hampshire's chief exports and a symbol of its rugged Yankee character. It also mentions that stone was just becoming practical as a building material in New England.

Subjects:

Granite industry and trade , Granite , Stone , Building materials , Public buildings , Capitols

People:

Garvin, Donna-Belle.

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