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Drill Holes in Sandstone

Drill Holes in Sandstone

This is a large outcropping of sandstone. There are vertical marks, near the top of the stone. The marks were made by drills that were used by stonecutters, to create straight breaks in the stone.
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Rock Specimens
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, drill holes, gallitzin, pennsylvania, sandstone, stone masonry, stonecutters
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: 15830