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Cobblestone Quest
Rich FreemanSue Freeman
其他書名
Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings
出版Footprint Press, Inc., 2005
主題Travel / United States / GeneralTravel / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA)
ISBN19304801999781930480193
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=_q90YtzYZn8C&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋17 self-guided tours for observing the history and diversity of unique cobblestone buildings.Historical Secrets Revealed:Learn why, during a mere 35-year span in the middle of the 19th century, approximately 700 cobblestone structures were erected within a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York, and no where else. Many have endured the test of time and stand today as monuments to human ingenuity in using available resources. Learn about this creative building technique and about the lives of the early pioneers who developed it.Go See For Yourself:On the tours you'll view a diversity of cobblestone buildings, including homes, farmhouses, barns, stagecoach taverns, smokehouses, stores, churches, schools, factories, and more. Each cobblestone building is a unique work of folk art, created by local craftsmen.Enjoy the tours by car, motorcycle or bicycle.