Building Stones Of Ohio (1915)

The book ""Building Stones of Ohio"" was written by John Adams Bownocker in 1915. It is a comprehensive guide to the geological makeup and distribution of building stones found in the state of Ohio. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of the geology of Ohio and the types of rocks that can be found there. The second part of the book delves into the specific types of building stones found in Ohio, including sandstones, limestones, and granites. Bownocker provides detailed descriptions of each type of stone, including its physical properties, color, texture, and durability. He also discusses the historical uses of each type of stone in Ohio's architecture and provides examples of notable buildings constructed from each type of stone. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the geological makeup of Ohio's building stones. Overall, ""Building Stones of Ohio"" is an invaluable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in the geology and architecture of Ohio.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.