Preserving Utility: Stories in Stone
October 6, 2013 |
Most people do not think of looking for geology from the sidewalks of Seattle, but for the intrepid geologist any good rock can tell a fascinating story. All one has to do is look at building stone in downtown Seattle. Furthermore, building stones provide the foundation for constructing stories about cultural as well as natural history. On this 1.5-mile long walk, author and guide David Williams will share his passion as we explore stone ranging from 3.5-billion years old to 120,000 years old, fossils as large as a cinnamon roll, and rock used by the Romans to build the Coliseum. He will discuss history, geology, and architecture to give you a new way to appreciate the urban wilds of Seattle.
David Williams is a freelance writer focused on the intersection of people and the natural world. He is the author of Cairns: Messengers in Stone, Stories in Stone: Travels through Urban Geology, and The Seattle Street-Smart Naturalist: Field Notes from the City.
Meet in front of the Pioneer Building, 601 First Avenue at James Street in Pioneer Square
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Pioneer Building |
601 First Avenue
Seattle, WA |
| Website:
www.historicseattle.org |
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Larry Kreisman, Program Director |
| Email:
larryk@historicseattle.org |
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(206) 622-6952 |
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