Amherst: 1881-1982 (Images of America)

By: Amherst Historical Society and Donna M. Deblasio and Martha I. Pallante

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Synopsis: 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."

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781439624395
Related ISBNs:: 9780738577333
Publisher:: Arcadia Publishing
Date of Addition:: 03/28/20
Copyrighted By:: Donna M. DeBlasio and Martha I. Pallante on behalf of the Amherst Historical Society
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.