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 …
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 …
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, …

