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Slippery rock Gazette
Five Limestones
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The lobby of The National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, features Saint Pierre linear-cut limestone.
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Saint Claire limestone is sourced from Polycor’s quarry in Oklahoma.
Saint Clair originates from lime- stone carbonate rocks originally deposited from seawater at the shores of ancient seas in arid cli- mates, a fascinating fact consider- ing Oklahoma’s distance from the ocean. Limestone beds are formed from the calcium and magnesium of cemented layers of seashells and marine organisms. Think of it like ancient, prehistoric beaches that cemented together over mil- lions of years. Saint Clair is avail- able in fleuri and linear cuts.
Saint Pierre Limestone
This Canadian limestone is quarried in Havre-Saint Pierre, Quebec, and is most often used in commercial cut-to-size applica- tions and floor tiles. In a fleuri-cut pattern, this rich chocolate brown limestone creates a warm, homo- geneous surface. Recommended for small indoor applications, Saint Pierre evolves from one block to another, making almost every slab unique.
It can also be cut in a linear pattern to expose its distinctive veins.
Wallace Creek Limestone
Wallace Creek, like Saint Clair, is a high density limestone with the properties of an American marble. Characterized by a com- pact mineral structure, it produces a range of shades when different surface treatments are applied. The sedimentary stone quarried in Canada is also available in a fleuri-cut pattern offering an al- ternative design element
For residential designers look- ing to create rich, moody spaces, Wallace Creek offers the charac- ter and tones to support industrial and masculine designs. The char- coal grey stone with dark veining is perfect for a gentleman’s bath- room, an industrial kitchen, or even a corporate setting.
In Denver, Colorado, at 555 Office Tower, Gensler used the stone as an anchor for the office building’s lobby redesign.
Each of these natural stones, from the iconic French and Indiana limestones, to the lesser
known North American variet- ies, offer unique character and durability making them suitable options for projects where marble and granite are under consider- ation. Because Polycor owns its supply chain — from quarry to distribution — it’s able to deliver higher qualities of stone without the lagging lead time of some overseas providers.
See if limestone is right for your next project. Visit Polycor.com to download their complete Spec Sheet Catalog.
Assault by Lizard
ANiguana injured when a man pulled the lizard from under his shirt and threw it at an Ohio restaurant manager remains in protective custody at a humane so- ciety. The animal shelter is awaiting court permission to provide medical
treatment.
The turquoise female iguana that police named “Copper” has a broken leg, metabolic bone disease and other ailments, Lake County Humane Society officials told WEWS-TV. The animal needs surgery that will cost about $1,600, but that can’t happen until a judge gives approval because the Humane Society is not its owner, society intake coordinator Allison Rothlisberger said.
The Humane Society is seeking tax-deductible donations to pay for the surgery. Copper is receiv- ing basic care for now to make the lizard as comfortable as possible, Rothlisberger said.
The iguana’s 49-year-old owner has been charged with cruelty to an- imals and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanor charges.
According to authorities, the man threw a menu at a waitress at a Perkins Restaurant in Painesville on April 16. When a manager inter- vened, the man removed the iguana from beneath his shirt, twirled it around and threw it at him, police said. Authorities haven’t said what provoked the attack.
Saint Pierre Limestone,
linear cut and honed
Wallace Creek Limestone,
flueri cut and honed
Festival Tower on John Street in Toronto, Ontario features fleuri cut honed Wallace Creek limestone pavers and cladding.
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