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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
Click here to download the brochure