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

RECLAIMING HISTORY: THE DRAPER MILL

For more than 160 years, the fates of the Draper Mill and its hometown of Hopedale, Massachusetts were intertwined. It’s a familiar, American story–one that often ends with a demolition and fading memories of celebrated past. In 2021, Stone Farm was on hand at the Draper Mill’s demolition, hoping to preserve that past by salvaging as much of its vintage …

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THE THIN BRICK VENEER REVOLUTION

Everything old is new again.  So the saying goes, and it’s true now more than ever when it comes to thin brick veneer.   For homeowners and professionals alike, its ability to evoke a sense of heritage while embracing modern aesthetics makes it a timeless addition to all settings. THE BIRTH OF THIN BRICK VENEER As the once labor-intensive and time-consuming …

The Origins of Building Bricks

Building bricks are as old as man’s desire to stop moving!  Of course, this makes perfect sense-after food, what mattered more than shelter?  And from this basic instinct to survive, an eleven-thousand-year-old tradition was born. Basic Beginnings and Early Improvements Archaeologists can date back the earliest known bricks to about 9000 BC.  These were hand-molded from basic mud and dried …

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ROMA RISTORANTE: AUTHENTIC BRICK MEETS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE

The Stone Farm team recently paid a visit to new customer Roma Ristorante, a classic Italian restaurant with a naturally warm and comforting atmosphere. We wanted to see how our authentic brick wall tile looked in the newly renovated space….which was really just an excuse to enjoy a delicious Italian meal. A WARM WELCOME As we walked in the door, …

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Brick Veneer Series: The Foundry Kitchen and Tavern – Ct.

Recently, our staff here at Stone Farm had a small company gathering at Newtown, Connecticut’s Foundry Kitchen and Tavern. We chose this spot not only for its delicious cuisine, but also for the ambience. Why? It’s a local treasure, forged from beautiful New England building bricks, with a classic brick veneer interior – something we truly love here at Stone …

TEXAS TRANSFORMATION: A BRICK BEDROOM WALL GIVES AN AUSTIN LOFT NEW LIFE

  We LOVE to hear back from our customers.  Seeing photos of finished projects and finding out our material helped them realize their vision is amazing.  So, when we learned that a simple brick bedroom wall was so impactful in achieving a new homeowner’s goals, we had to get the story… Shortly after moving into his condo in East Austin, …

Hot Coffee, Cool Brick: Our Thin Brick Veneer Hits Starbucks!

Stone Farm’s Reclaimed Thin Brick Veneer a perfect match for a new Starbucks on historic Canal Street. Background: This past summer, we received a call from Fulcrum Construction. The construction company was building out a new Starbucks at the corner of Canal and St. Charles St., a major thoroughfare in the city’s oldest neighborhood, bordering the French Quarter. We enjoy …