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Carved from Stone: Legacy of a Granite Town

Carved from Stone: Legacy of a Granite Town

Westerly Granite, quarried in Westerly, Rhode Island, was the "gold standard."

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Based on the book "Built from Stone: The Westerly Granite Story," CARVED FROM STONE: LEGACY OF A GRANITE TOWN shows Westerly granite as the "gold standard," with hundreds of blacksmiths, carvers, stonemasons, and other craftsmen brought from Europe to ply their artistry, each contributing to the reputation of the beauty of the work and the durability of the stone.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

55 mins

Rating

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Release Date

03 December 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy

Narrator (voice)

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