If you are working on a renovation or addition to your home or commercial building and would like to know how to match your old bricks, you first should consider …
The First Brick Road: How Brick Streets Were Laid in the Late 1800s and Early 1900s
Bricks have been around for centuries, bringing with them both beauty and functionality. As roads became more sophisticated and horse drawn carts and early automobiles began to populate them, bricks became …
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 …
What Do You Really Know about Cobblestone?
Cobblestone roads are uncommon these days. At one time, however, road builders used cobblestones in many cities and towns. Building contractors also used them to create buildings. What do you …
What to Consider When Choosing Brick Street Pavers
Brick street pavers are making a comeback with many home buyers. The market for these vintage or “old-world” bricks has largely grown because of advanced manufacturing technology. As a result, consumers …
Gavin Historical Bricks – A Hobby Quickly Grows Into a National Company
Gavin Historical Bricks – a hobby quickly grows into a national company and one of the industry’s leading suppliers Company founder recognized antique bricks’ beauty and potential value before a …