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Here are more examples of Historical Bricks used in various projects.
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Homes of Distinction

Craftsman Tuscany - Glen Ellyn, IL
This new Craftsman-inspired home used Old Tuscany bricks in both column and paving applications.

Old Madrid Style - West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Spanish style home used our Old Madrid pavers extensively throughout the driveway and courtyard areas.

Old World Tuscany - Indianapolis, IN
This new castle-inspired home used Old Tuscany bricks for walls as well as cobblestone for in both wall and paving applications.

Orange County Craftsman - Newport Beach, CA
This beautiful Craftsman home used Natural Clinkers for columns and Purington Pavers for the drive.

Greene and Greene Inspired - Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Old Pasadena Clinkers and antique Ft. Madison Street Pavers were used on and around this wonderful craftsman style home.

Old Tuscany Cabana - Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Old Tuscanys were used to construct the pool cabana complete with built in BBQ grill.

Antique Street Pavers - Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Street Pavers make for a stunning entrance to this grand Spanish style estate outside of Scottsdale.

Antique Granite Cobbelstone - Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Granite Cobblestone round out the authentic look and feel of the estate.

Tuscany Villa - Los Angeles, CA
Combining Old Tuscanys and Stucco gave this LA home an authentic feel.

Purington Lake Home - Lake Okoboji, IA
This lakefront home used full size Purington Pavers for the façade.the estate.

Old Tuscany - St. Louis, MO
This extraordinary home used Old Tuscanys for the home and pool house.

Antique Granite Cobblestone Drive - Highland Park, IL
Authentic Chicago Cobblestone was used in this stunning driveway.

Classic Cobblestone - Pebble Beach, CA
This home used Antique Granite Cobblestone for its winding, private driveway.

Country Estate - Charlottesville, VA
Antique Granite Cobblestone beautifully laid in a circular drive on this country estate.

So Cal Ranch - San Diego, CA
This home features Old Chicago brick on the outdoor landscaping and patios.

Old Tuscany Drive - Beverly Hills, CA
This private drive used our Old Tuscanys at the grand entrance and throughout.

Purington Pool - Washington, CT
These Antique Purington Pavers were masterfully laid in this pool deck.

True Craftsman Style - San Diego, CA
This gorgeous Craftsman style home utilized our Pasadena Clinkers for wainscoting and exterior wall applications.


Brick Street Restoration

Brick Street Restoration - Village of Wilmette, IL
We have provided a supply for Wilmette’s long term, large scale brick street restoration and expansion project. 300,000 pavers antique street pavers supplied to date.   [ View Site | Article ]


Commercial

Chakra Restaurant - Paramus, NJ
Located in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey, Chakra Restaurants transports guests to another place and time. The walls are made using our Old Tuscany brick reclaimed from the abandoned kilns of the Purington Brickyards and constructed by world-renowned mason Giovanni Lobue.   [ View Site ]

Clayton’s Tap - Morris, IL
Claytons used the Old Tuscany bricks to construct the walls of their addition, The Tap Room - a great live music venue.


Development

The Distillery District - Toronto, Ontario
The Distillery District features authentic antique brick pavers surrounding the pedestrian-only village entirely dedicated to arts, culture and entertainment.
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A Better Place - Tampa, FL
This upscale development in Tampa features antique brick street pavers throughout. The streetscape was designed to accommodate the automobile, but not to be dominated by it; a landscape more influenced by native vegetation and green space than by asphalt or concrete.   [ View Site | More Information ]


Institutional

Vandalia Statehouse - Vandalia, IL
The Vandalia Statehouse is the oldest surviving Illinois capitol building. Gavin Historical Bricks provided period-correct antique brick street pavers for front walkway and perimeter patio areas.
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The Music Man Square - Mason City, IA
Mason City's rich musical heritage inspired Meredith Willson to use his hometown as the setting for one of America's favorite musicals, The Music Man. The Music Man Square celebrates the life and music of Meredith Willson with this multi-million dollar complex adjoining his boyhood home, not only to honor him but to sustain the spirit of "River City, Iowa." Gavin Historical Bricks provided period-correct antique brick street pavers for streetscape in the 1912 River City Streetscape area.   [ View Site ]

Charleston Visitors Center - Charleston, SC
Provided period-correct antique brick street pavers for walkway areas.


More Institutional Projects

The Long Island Museum - Stony Brook, NY
Gavin Historical Bricks provided period-correct antique brick street pavers for streetscape in the new Carriage Museum. The Museums' collection of over 250 horse-drawn vehicles is widely recognized as the finest in the United States. Over 100 carriages are regularly on display, along with other rare artifacts from the carriage era.   [ View Site ]

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park - Oyster Bay, NY
Gavin Historical Bricks provided period-correct antique brick for outbuilding restoration and new construction to match those found on the property. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is one of Long Island's premier public arboretums and historic sites. The grounds, landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts, are spectacularly beautiful year round.
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Mount Vernon Ladies Association - Mount Vernon, VA
Along with education, preserving Mount Vernon is the primary mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Since taking possession of the property in 1860 the Ladies have sought to preserve and restore the historic structures and the landscape to their eighteenth-century appearance, with the Mansion the centerpiece of the Association's restoration efforts. Gavin Historical Bricks provided period-correct bricks for perimeter wall restoration and reconstruction.   [ View Site ]


More Brick Street Restoration

Brick Street Restoration - Orlando, FL
Supplied antique brick street pavers to supplement city supply for brick street repair. According the City of Orlando, "Restoring our brick streets is favorable for several reasons. First, brick streets enhance the beauty of the City of Orlando’s Historic Neighborhoods by providing us a link to the past. Brick streets have been shown to increase property values as well."   [ View Site ]

Brick Street Restoration - Columbus, OH
Supplied antique brick street pavers to supplement city supply for brick street repair. Gavin Historical Bricks applauds the continued effort of the City of Columbus to maintain their vast and beautiful brick streets.   [ View Site ]

Brick Street Restoration - Blaine Bridge - Blaine, OH
Supplied antique brick street pavers for full surface restoration of the historic Blaine Bridge. Situated in Blaine, OH, the Blaine Bridge is part of the Old Historic National Road, spanning the Wheeling Creek.   [ View Site ]

Brick Street Restoration - Maysville, KY
Provided antique brick street pavers for brick street restoration project.
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Brick Street Restoration - Huntley, IL
Provided antique brick street pavers for brick street restoration project.

Brick Street Restoration - Springfield, IL
Supplied antique brick street pavers to supplement city supply for brick street repair.

Brick Street Restoration - Bloomington, IN
Supplied antique brick street pavers to supplement city supply for brick street repair.

Brick Street Restoration - Des Moines, IA
Supplied antique brick street pavers to supplement city supply for brick street repair. Unique in that we were actually able to supply antique brick pavers stamped "Des Moines".

Please contact us via email or call John or Mike Gavin at (319) 354-5251 to discuss your project.

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