
Stones That Built a Nation: The History of Marble, Granite, Limestone, and Slate in America
From the soaring columns of the U.S. Capitol to the rugged facades of small-town courthouses, American stone has shaped the country’s most iconic buildings. Stones That Built a Nation is a deep dive into the history, geology, labor, and craftsmanship behind the marble, granite, limestone, and slate that built America—literally.