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Sandstone Legacy of Lorain County Quarries and History
Local sandstone played a key role for early Lorain County settlers with quarries at Brownhelm, Amherst and Elyria. Prominent sites include the Amherst South Amherst area and the Mussey quarry, with water transport from Clough Quarry and deep Buckeye quarry workings. The work, skilled and seasonal, shaped regional industry and lasting architectural landmarks, though stone's importance waned in modern times.
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Lorain County
Berea
Amherst
North America
Brownhelm
Elyria
WW Williams
Loraim County
South Amherst
Henry Warner
Vermilion
Canada
England
Clough
Oak Point
Lake Shore
Buckeye
Amherst Township
Ohio Quarries Company
Mussey Stone Company
Henry E. Mussey
Cleveland Stone Company
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