The Evolution of European Cobblestone

When you think of European cobblestone, you might imagine cityscapes with roads and buildings unchanged through the centuries.  While this is often the case, it’s also true that European cobblestones have evolved in both design and usage ever since the Roman Empire. From Rome to Revolution The earliest cobbles sourced by the Romans reflected the natural diversity of the local …

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

When you are walking the streets of Boston or NYC and admiring the antique cobblestone pavers, take a moment and thank the Roman Empire for helping make it happen. Although we often think of European cobblestone alleyways, the origins of antique cobblestone roads go back much further. Building an Empire  While cobblestones can be dated back as far as 5000 …