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Dive into the world of reclaimed stone and brick through our blog. From project highlights to tips and trends, discover how we bring history back to life in your home with unique, high-quality materials. Stay inspired and informed with our latest stories and resources.

Person standing on top of a huge mound of granite cobblestones in a wooded clearing.

Exterior Projects

GRANITE GOLDRUSH: THE MOTHER LODE OF VINTAGE COBBLESTONE HAS ARRIVED

May 12, 2025

“Cobblestones for sale” is an understatement this time! We’re happy to announce our latest prospecting efforts have paid off with ...

brick floor tile in a rustic cocktail bar.

Interior Projects

AU COMPTOIR: OUR VINTAGE BRICK FLOOR TILE MEETS ITS MATCH

March 3, 2025

At Stone Farm, we’re usually the ones telling the story of the vintage brick floor tile our customers purchase for ...

An old image of the Draper Mill, a textile mill whose brick was reclaimed upon it's demolition.

Reclaimed Brick

RECLAIMING HISTORY: THE DRAPER MILL

February 12, 2025

For more than 160 years, the fates of the Draper Mill and its hometown of Hopedale, Massachusetts were intertwined. It’s ...

A cobblestone path bordering a bay, with a city in the background, at sunset.

Reclaimed History

A Whole New World: Cobblestone Pavers in America

June 6, 2024

The story of cobblestone pavers in America began with a most unremarkable, ordinary purpose, but resulted in an extraordinary legacy ...

Cobblestone plaza in Rome at dusk, with the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum in the background.

Reclaimed History

The Evolution of European Cobblestone

May 21, 2024

When you think of European cobblestone, you might imagine cityscapes with roads and buildings unchanged through the centuries. While this ...

Reclaimed brick veneer feature wall behind a wall-mounted TV in a basement living room with a gray sectional.

Reclaimed Brick

THE THIN BRICK VENEER REVOLUTION

May 13, 2024

Everything old is new again. So the saying goes, and it’s true now more than ever when it comes to ...

Rough red-orange clay bricks stacked in diagonal rows.

Reclaimed Brick

The Origins of Building Bricks

May 1, 2024

Building bricks are as old as man’s desire to stop moving! Of course, this makes perfect sense-after food, what mattered ...

Patio of stone plank pavers beside a fire feature and wicker lounge chairs, in front of a gray shingled house.

Exterior Projects

Choosing Large Format Stone for Your Patio or Walkway

April 26, 2024

When many people think of antique stone, they think of reclaimed cobblestones that were used in streets, as well as ...

Narrow Boston cobblestone street lined with red brick row houses and a glowing gas lamp at dusk.

Reclaimed History

All (Cobbled) Roads Lead to Rome: Origins of Antique Cobblestones

April 23, 2024

When you are walking the streets of Boston or NYC and admiring the antique cobblestone pavers, take a moment and ...

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