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Time & Life Building

Tivoli Travertine

  • Sedimentary
  • Travertine
  • 115-30 ka

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Just found Tivoli Travertine in Time & Life Building.

115-30 ka travertine, quarried at Bagni di Tivoli; Guidonia, Italy. Nearest stop: Green Park.

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Location of Geological Feature
Main wall cladding on lower storey.
Rock Type
Travertine
Geological Age
115-30 ka
Quarry Location
Bagni di Tivoli; Guidonia, Italy.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Green Park
Address
153-157, New Bond Street W1Y 0AA
Time & Life Building — Tivoli Travertine
Tivoli Travertine at Time & Life Building
Tivoli Travertine at Time & Life Building (detail 2)
Tivoli Travertine at Time & Life Building (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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