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According to the recent book "At Home" by Bill Bryson, George Washington faced his house with planks of wood which were chamfered at the edges to look like blocks of cut stone and painted to disguise knots and grain. While the paint was still drying, sand was gently blown on to them to give a gritty, stone like texture.
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What materials is Mount Vernon made of?
Mount Vernon is made of wood but was painted a concrete color. This was because wood was plentiful in America, unlike in Europe. Wood was disguised to look like the stone that was used in Europe.
Where you'd find four stone-faced presidents?
Four presidents immortalized in stone can be found on Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore is located near Keystone, South Dakota. The mountain feature sculptures of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
Where are the stone hedges located?
The Stone Henge is located in England
What is a gargoyle made out of?
Gargoyles are made of stone and copper.
Is there a stone under the British throne?
Not any more. The Stone of Scone (also known as the Coronation Stone) was captured from Scotland in 1296 and placed under the throne in Westminster Abbey under the orders of King Edward I. On 15 November 1996 the Stone of Scone was officially handed back to Scotland and it is now kept in Edinburgh Castle. As part of the agreement, the stone will be placed under the throne at Westminster Abbey for coronations.
