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| Title | Hand-laid rock embankment detail |
| Date | August 14, 1936 |
| Description | Photograph shows a close-up view of a hand-laid rock embankment near mile post 263 in section 2E of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by L. M. H. on August 14, 1936. |
| Commentary | The embankment was hand-laid using large thin slabs of rock stacked on top of each other. A construction helmet placed on the wall provides scale for the rocks and the wall. |
| Location |
Location Name: Milepost 263 Parkway Milepost: 263.0
Latitude: 36.292973
Longitude: -81.371372 |
| Creator Individual | L.M.H. |
| Tags |
Ashe County (N.C.)
Construction Embankments Photographs Retaining walls Stone carving Stonemasonry Walls |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
