Apologies to Ray Charles.
Nine years ago, I posted a six part series called Let’s Go Get Stoned! Even though fall isn’t here yet, it is still a wonderful time of the year to take walks through our lovely town. If you do this regularly or even if you don’t, perhaps you would like this guide to some of the interesting stonework that exists within our borders.
This sentence is a link to Let’s Go Get Stoned Part One. It contains links to the other five parts.
This grand staircase on the east side of the pool/library building contains some of Maplewood’s best stonework.
This staircase with the graceful curve is just west of the pool/library building.
Close observation will reveal the mason’s handwork with his bush hammer that shaped the stone.
Well, hopefully this is enough to get you started walking. Be sure to take a look at all six parts of the series. Let me know if you find anything that I left out.
Heatophile that I am, I’m still delighted with the weather. I know it can’t last much longer, so, be patient. You fans of the cooler weather will soon get yours.
As always, thanks for your interest and support.
Doug Houser September 27, 2025