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Worked and Discarded Sandstone

Worked and Discarded Sandstone

This appears to be a pile of sandstone that has been worked by stonecutters. Some of the sandstone pieces have regular edges, indicating that they were cut. However, these pieces may have not have been desirable for building.
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Rock Specimens
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, gallitzin, masonry, pennsylvania, sandstone, stonecutters, worked sandstone
Photo Location: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Pennsylvania
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 11/25/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 40°27'26.33"N 78°32'57.61"W
Picture Number: 15833