North River bluestone

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Scope note
A dark bluish gray sandstone quarried on the west side of the Catskill Mountains near the Delaware River (formerly North River) in New York. In the 19th century, North River bluestone was used for sidewalks and curbs.
North River bluestone
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025