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Quarry Tour Takes Industry to Elberton and Tate Georgia - Brings the Marble Institute of America and Elberton Granite Assocation Together

StoneDimensions

For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The primary use of the stone extracted at Keystone is for the monument industry. monument production.

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Wallpaper Wednesday

Time2Design

These tapestries added colour to the room as well as providing an insulating layer between the stone walls and the room, thus retaining heat in the room. One of this famous so called Papier paints wall paper is still in situ in Ham House, Peabody Massachusetts. Zuber et Cie''s c.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Continuum Apartments in Allston/Brighton The capital of Massachusetts and one of the nation’s oldest cities, Boston is an iconic destination with a rich history. Interiors here are decked out with hardwood flooring, stone countertops and Nest thermostats. Another popular hangout is the iconic Somerville Theater.

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