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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

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Indiana Limestone: A History

For almost two hundred years, Indiana limestone has shaped Southern Indiana industry and provided "America's building stone," iconic in US architecture.

For more information on the history and impact of Indiana limestone, visit the Indiana Limestone Institute of America: iliai.com.

To learn more about the history of the limestone industry in Southern Indiana, watch WTIU’s documentary, Cutters of Stone, available in WTIU Passport.



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