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The Starrucca Viaduct in Lanesboro, PA. The structure is made of Pennsylvania Bluestone.

Video: Natural Stone Stands the Test of Time

Built of Pennsylvania Bluestone, the Starrucca Viaduct is a part of history and a reminder of the strength and aesthetic quality of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 6, 2023

Originally constructed for the Erie Railroad, the Starrucca Viaduct completion was in 1848. The Bluestone structure stretches 1,040 feet long, rises 100 feet high and expands 25 feet wide at the top. 


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Limestone in Architecture

Eramosa Limestone Bridges Historic and Contemporary Architecture

Steep in history, Morgan State University continues to evolve with the new Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall student services center – a modern “front door” for the campus that showcases the beauty of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 20, 2022

Eramosa limestone, quarried in Owen Sound of Ontario, Canada met aesthetic and functional requirements for Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall at Morgan State University


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National Museum of the United States Army
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A Soldier’s Perspective: New National Museum of the United States Army

Natural stone was a key component in the design of the new National Museum of the United States Army, which tells the Army’s story through an individual’s eyes
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 17, 2021
More than 20 years in the making, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) opened its doors in time for Veterans Day of 2020. The museum, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a series of pavilions for exhibits and special events, sprawls 84 acres across the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia. Several varieties of natural stone are prominently showcased throughout the design of the 185,000-square-foot building, which is LEED Silver-certified.
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Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
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A mountaintop retreat

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in recent years, exudes elegance with a lavish mix of stone and other natural materials – making for the perfect getaway location
May 10, 2021
An award-winning Italian resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, features natural stone throughout its interior and exterior design – contributing to the posh environment.
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New Orleans, LA backyard secluded oasis

Backyard Utopia

Homeowners in New Orleans, LA, wanted to transform their backyard into a private resort
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 10, 2018
Located in Mid-City New Orleans, LA, a family wanted to convert the outdoor area in the back of their home into a secluded oasis. To complement the backyard pool and hot tub, the homeowners also had put in a new entertainment area, a TV room and outdoor kitchen.
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