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The monument of famous Astronomer Simon Newcomb at Wallace Bridge. Mr. Newcomb was born in Wallace Bridge. He made many significant discoveries during the end of the nineteenth century. His grandfather, also Simon Newcomb, was a stonecutter and he came to Wallace Bridge to open a quarry.In the piicture is Mr. Donald Betts, a well known Canadian Physicist and Wallace resident.
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The beauty, durability and carving characteristics of Wallace sandstone makes it a valuable material for monuments. |
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