The Different Types of Stone Walls
“Like a negative to a photograph, walls are most visible when life is most invisible. Typically, this occurs in January when snow frames the wall from bottom to top and when the strengthening, crystal-clear sun casts strong shadows,” wrote Robert M. Thorson, geologist, and stone wall expert, in his field guide, Exploring Stone Walls. During […]
A Brief American History of Building with Stone
People have been building with stone for ages. It’s one of the oldest building materials used by mankind. Early Americans saw the versatility in its use. A natural choice for its hardness and durability, there are many examples of stonework used throughout American history. It was used on a vast scale for building everything from […]