Resources at the Library
Westerly Granite
“Built from Stone : the Westerly granite story” by Linda Smith Chaffee, John B. Coduri and Ellen L. Madison (974.591 C)
“The Story of Westerly Granite” by by Stephen W. Macomber (974.591 M REF)
Lecture (Community Voices series)
Columbus : from Quarry to Park
Celebrates the Westerly granite industry and the skills of the artisans involved in the production of the statue.
“Carved from stone : legacy of a granite town” (974.591 C DVD)
“The Westerly Granite story” / presentation and photographs property of the Orlando Smith Trust (974.591 W DVD)
Local History Resources (note that these materials require special permission to view)
"The Strength of the Stone : produced by R.I. Feminist Theatre in cooperation with Westerly Library Granite Project" (974.591 S LH)
Articles
"The Early Days of Quarrying in Westerly" by Rosalie Harris, Westerly Life May 17, 2020
"Granite : Westerly's Flagship Industry" by Zach Garceau Westerly Life April 1, 2020
"A Legacy Carved in Stone" by Doug Norris, The Independent July 1, 2014
"Westerly Granite Once a Favorite For Monuments Nationwide" by John Hill, Providence Journal October 6, 2013
Websites
Granite Industry Resources from the Babcock-Smith House Museum