by
Donna M. DeBlasio, Martha I. Pallante, Amherst Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2010
Established in 1811, Amherst has been actively engaged in the quarrying of high-quality sandstone since before the American Civil War. The products of the town's quarries have graced buildings and other structures in the United States and around the world. The promise of work at the quarries drew potential...