“Hard stones like marble are brittle ... But it won’t be authentic, rather just white stone with veins that originates from China or some other part of the world," explains Rafauli.

and is best known for producing Yule marble -- a pure, white stone that was named ... can be traced back to marble production. “Folks like the Japanese laborers who built the railroad that ...

“Anywhere you see marble is actually where the rail ... Surrounded by what looks like two stories of smooth white stone, spokesman Marco Pezzica explains that his hometown of Carerra, Italy ...

With marble floors ... They don’t build them like this anymore.” Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Whitestone said ZMC Hotels will manage the property.

and refinishing the interior marble. The Westin will remain open while these changes are made. “Our investors and designers love projects like this,” said Chuck Groger, Whitestone’s chief ...