LIMESTONE - Revision history

Randylyon at 22:32, 25 November 2024

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	[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestone come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. ~~(1)~~		[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestone come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die.

	Limestone was commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that that the community was nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks for elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material making it impractical for tall buildings and relatively expensive. ~~(2)~~		Limestone was commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that that the community was nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks for elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material making it impractical for tall buildings and relatively expensive.

	Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures were normally made it. Limestone was also used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates rather than solid blocks. (3)		Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures were normally made it. Limestone was also used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates rather than solid blocks. (1)

	In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material used in local construction. (4)		In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material used in local construction. (2)

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	1. "Limestone" Wikipedia. Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone		1. "Limestone" Wikipedia. Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone

	2~~. Ibid.~~		2. Sommer, Lawrence J. '''The Heritage of Dubuque-An Architectural View'''," East Dubuque: Tel Graphics, 1975, p. 34

	~~3. Ibid.~~

	4. Sommer, Lawrence J. '''The Heritage of Dubuque-An Architectural View'''," East Dubuque: Tel Graphics, 1975, p. 34


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	[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestone come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)		[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestone come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)

	Limestone was commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that that the community was nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks for elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy ~~materialmaking~~ it impractical for tall buildings and relatively expensive. (2)		Limestone was commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that that the community was nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks for elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material making it impractical for tall buildings and relatively expensive. (2)

	Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures were normally made it. Limestone was also used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates rather than solid blocks. (3)		Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures were normally made it. Limestone was also used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates rather than solid blocks. (3)

Randylyon at 14:49, 5 July 2021

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	[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of ~~grains. Most of these grains are~~ the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising ~~limestones~~ come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)		[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestone come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)

	Limestone is commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid ~~and its associated complex~~ in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that ~~it is~~ nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks ~~or more~~ elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy ~~material, making~~ it impractical for tall buildings, and relatively expensive ~~as a building material~~. (2)		Limestone was commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that that the community was nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks for elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy materialmaking it impractical for tall buildings and relatively expensive. (2)

	Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures ~~from that era are~~ normally made ~~of limestone~~. ~~It is~~ used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates ~~for covering,~~ rather than solid blocks. (3)		Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures were normally made it. Limestone was also used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates rather than solid blocks. (3)

	In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material in ~~the~~ construction ~~of a Dubuque building~~. (4)		In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material used in local construction. (4)

	See: [[LIME]]		See: [[LIME]]

Randylyon at 14:47, 14 October 2019

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	See: [[LIME]]		See: [[LIME]]

			See: [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]

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	In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material in the construction of a Dubuque building. (4)		In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material in the construction of a Dubuque building. (4)

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	[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|~~On the way to Union Park. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding~~]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of grains. Most of these grains are the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestones come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)		[[Image:limestone.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of grains. Most of these grains are the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestones come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)

	Limestone is commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid and its associated complex in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that it is nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks or more elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material, making it impractical for tall buildings, and relatively expensive as a building material. (2)		Limestone is commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid and its associated complex in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that it is nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks or more elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material, making it impractical for tall buildings, and relatively expensive as a building material. (2)

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[[Image:limestone.jpg|left|thumb|250px|On the way to Union Park. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]LIMESTONE. Most limestone is composed of grains. Most of these grains are the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestones come from ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. These organisms secrete shells made of aragonite or calcite, and leave these shells behind after the organisms die. (1)

Limestone is commonly used in building, especially in Europe and North America. Many landmarks across the world, including the Great Pyramid and its associated complex in Giza, Egypt, are made of limestone. So many buildings in Kingston, Ontario, Canada were constructed from it that it is nicknamed the 'Limestone City'. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks or more elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material, making it impractical for tall buildings, and relatively expensive as a building material. (2)

Limestone was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures from that era are normally made of limestone. It is used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin plates for covering, rather than solid blocks. (3)

In 1834 while the Methodists were constructing the first church in Dubuque, native limestone was being used in the construction of a stone warehouse near the foot of Second Street. This is the first recorded use of this material in the construction of a Dubuque building. (4)

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1. "Limestone" Wikipedia. Online: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Sommer, Lawrence J. '''The Heritage of Dubuque-An Architectural View'''," East Dubuque: Tel Graphics, 1975, p. 34

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