In architectural circles, Old Chicago’s fame derives from famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Daniel Burnham, and the incomparable building material known as Old Chicago brick.
The Many Benefits of Used Brick
If you are considering remodeling, or adding to, your home’s exterior, you may be trying to decide what building materials would be the best for you to use for your …
Where Were Purington Pavers Made?
Once the world’s largest brick manufacturer, Purington Pavers Brick Company supplied practically indestructible brick pavers across the United States and around the world for more than 50 years. Now, these …
Antique Firebrick Will Set Your Home Apart
There is something very special about a home with historical charm. In many areas, you simply can’t get that feeling with new construction seemingly taking over entire neighborhoods. But if …
Find Yourself in the Not-So-Perfect World of Arts and Crafts Construction: Clinker Brick for Sale
The idea to reuse, re-purpose and recycle may seem modern, but a century ago, architects found the appeal in “trash” bricks and put them to beautiful effect in Arts and …