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The Origin of Potsdam Sandstone


THE ORIGIN OF POTSDAM SANDSTONE Background for a Tour of Potsdam, N.Y., and Vicinity

Brochure written by Dr. James Carl, Geologist Emeritus, on the history of the sandstone formation.

  • INTRODUCTION
  • BEDROCK GEOLOGY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY
  • POTSDAM SANDSTONE
  • ROCK STRUCTURES AND FOSSILS
  • SANDSTONE QUARRIES AND THE FEDERALIST-GOTHIC STYLE OF TRINITY CHURCH IN 1835
  • CHANGES IN STYLE OF LOCAL SANDSTONE BUILDINGS - 1868 to 1934
  • REFERENCES
 
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