The Origin of Potsdam Sandstone
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