Cobblestone Quest: Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings
Editorial Reviews Donald S. Hall, Rochester, NY "A terrific guide to this unusual construction method." Book Description 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. Cobblestone Quest: Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings
Cobblestone Quest: Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings,Rich Freeman,Footprint Press, Inc.,1930480199,History,History: American,United States - General,Architecture,Travel,United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic,Stone houses,Architecture, Domestic,New York (State),Historic houses, etc,Rochester (N.Y.),Cobblestone buildings
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