Saturday, June 4, 2022

Fun Facts About the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 
Photo by Wendy Maxwell: https://www.pexels.com/
In 1983, granite was named the official state building and monument stone. Granite from Quincy, Massachusetts was used to build the Washington Monument.

17 comments:

  1. Gret photo and a good name! It is what it is! Valerie

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  2. How interesting, I didn't know granite was quarried in Massachusetts 😁. Wishing you a happy weekend! Hugs Jo x

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  3. I didn't know that. Was it the same granite that built the Bunker Hill Memorial, do you know? Hopefully it won't be as wet and cold as tomorrow. I haven't seen the weather, so I'm going to risk it and go out to plant my veggies. Happy Saturday CJ.

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    1. Yup, according to the Bunker Hill Monument site, the granite came from Quincy. It's sunny and beautiful this afternoon. Hope you get some sun too

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  4. I love little tidbits like this! My head is full of useless information! LOL ;)

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    1. You must have been an English major (me) or an art major 😸

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  5. Thats really interesting CJ... When i was growing up in NewJersey my brothers used to take me fishing at a quarry.. Hugs! deb

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    1. I've seen a quarry but have never gone fishing or swimming in one.

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  6. Huh. Who knew? Have a purrfect weekend;) Or as near as possible:)

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  7. Interesting and nice to know. I am fascinated by all these facts about Massachusetts.

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    1. Like a visit without the hassle of travel 😺

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