From:
Michael Hinckley <michaelhinckley@zzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
04 Jul 2003 03:51:31 -0500
Subject:
Introduction
You would think so, but no. The town was named for all the limestone
deposits in the area (there are still several quarries in operation).
It's supposed to be industrial and not 'monument' grade, and so not good
for carving. I guess 'Alabaster,AL' sounded better than 'Limestone, AL'.
In Sylacauga, AL, about an hours drive from here, they quarry Alabama
White marble, which works very well for carving, though they mostly use
it for industry. I have a few small sample pieces I just picked up from
the side of the road, and it works nicely. But I prefer alabaster (as a
beginner - it's so much easier to work) and I don't know of any
alabaster quarries in the south (southern USA).
On Fri, 2003-07-04 at 03:22, john[AT]fiemapr.demon.co.uk wrote:
Quoted text begins.Michael, can you get alabaster in Alabaster?
End of quote.
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