Title:
In the age of granite, Westerly set international standard for density
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Westerly's granite, its history and legacy
Object ID:
Kim07-001a
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
10/09/1997
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
In his publication, "Picturesque Rhode Island," Wilfred H. Munro noted Westerly mined its wealth via granite that set the international standard for density, polish, color and beauty. The industry began in 1845 when Orlando Smith of Smith Grantie Company discovered granite near what became Tower Street. George Ledward and later on, J.G. Batterson, operated a second quarry, the Rhode Island Granite Works. Stephen W. Macomber, in his booklet entitled, "The Story of Westerly Granite" recorded his recollections of the industry.
People:
Munro, Wilfred H.
Smith, Orlando
Ledward, George
Batterson, J. G.
Conrads, Carl
Pollett, J. W.
Macomber, Stephen W.
Macomber, John R.
Smith, Orlando
Ledward, George
Batterson, J. G.
Conrads, Carl
Pollett, J. W.
Macomber, Stephen W.
Macomber, John R.
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Granite Street
Westerly's granite
international standard
Smith Granite Co.
Rhode Island Granite Works
books
monuments
architects
designers
artists
blacksmiths