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| Title | Retaining wall, class B masonry |
| Date | February 15, 1936 |
| Description | Photograph shows a man standing next to a stone masonry retaining wall near station 109 and mile post 218.8 in section 2A of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by G. W. W. on February 15, 1936. |
| Commentary | Noted: "Neg# 5950-53 Class B masonry wall, Sec 2A, nearly flush joints giving slightly better character than sample section. Regularity of joint width and pointing give the considerable formality." |
| Location |
Location Name: Section 2A Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 36.496308
Longitude: -80.955864 |
| Creator Individual | G.W.W. |
| Tags |
Construction
Cumberland Knob (N.C.) People Photographs Retaining walls Stone carving Stonemasonry Walls |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
