The rectangular granite stones we commonly see in the streets are not cobbleston

Authors

Colin Sargent

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

1-1-1994

Additional Date Information

Winterguide 1994

Pages

11

Abstract

The rectangular granite stones we commonly see in the streets are not cobblestones. They are called "Cut Granite Pavers" or "Belgian Pavers," and generally date from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Round "cobblestones" are earlier.

Subjects

Building stones

Recommended Citation

Sargent, Colin, "The rectangular granite stones we commonly see in the streets are not cobbleston" (1994). Maine News Index – Portland Monthly. 131.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_portmonthly/131