When you are walking the streets of Boston or NYC and admiring the antique cobblestone pavers, take a moment and thank the Roman Empire for helping make it happen. Although we often think of European cobblestone alleyways, the origins of antique cobblestone roads go back much further. Building an Empire While cobblestones can be dated back as far as 5000 …
Brick makes a beautiful, photogenic backdrop and that’s never truer than when used in commercial spaces. We’ve had restaurants, stores, breweries and bars all come to us looking for an authentic brick wall veneer to add character to their spaces while providing the perfect background for their products or dining spaces. Howl at the Moon Piano Bars This month, we’re …
At Stone Farm, we are constantly seeking out potential reclamations that will yield antique stone building products. We were beyond excited, when we were approached with the North Washington Street Bridge (also known as the Charlestown Bridge) in Boston. A hard product to find, this bridge has thousands of stone wall blocks that where originally quarried beginning in the late …
There is a strong history between brick and beer. According to the book “The Material Culture of Breweries,” the first brick brewery was built in 1893 in Grangeville, Idaho. The brewery was projected to produce 150 barrels per day. It is no surprise that some of the most famous breweries throughout time feature brick as it provides an industrial and …
The Stone Farm team recently visited Roma Ristorante, an authentic Italian restaurant with an incredible and comforting atmosphere. As we walked in the door, we instantly felt welcome, as if we were at home. Laughs, chatter, plates of food and half-filled drinks set the tone around the bar. Some of the guests even have their “assigned” seats at the bar because they …
This month in Brick at its Best, we take a stroll into Ruth’s Chris steakhouse in New Jersey, whose designer, Beth Donner Design, looked to Stone Farm for reclaimed thin brick veneer.
In October 2014, Stone Farm’s reclaimed thin brick veneer was featured on an HGTV episode of House Hunters Renovation. The home featured, was in need of a kitchen and mudroom renovation. Working in conjunction with our good friend and Interior Designer, Elizabeth Benedict, these rooms were brought back to life with a modern feel and a splash of color! Thanks …
Recently, our staff here at Stone Farm had a small company gathering at a local Newtown, CT restaurant in town called the Foundry Kitchen and Tavern. We chose this locale not only for the delicious cuisine, but also for the ambience. Why? It’s an antique structure, built with classic brick veneer–a product we truly love here at Stone Farm.
Most people are familiar with cobblestones and have a good idea of how they can be used and what they look like. I am always on the hunt for reclaimed cobblestones that are a different, shape, color or size, something unique. Last week I was walking down near the Boston waterfront and I came across this installation of antique cobblestones. …
