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Choosing Large Format Stone for Your Patio or Walkway

When many people think of antique stone, they think of reclaimed cobblestones that were used in streets, as well as reclaimed curbing laid flat for borders. However, as these products are smaller, the potential for uneven surfacing increases in correlation to the number of pieces and joints. And nobody wants to be moving a wobbly chair or table around in …

Black and white image photo of the Charlestown Bridge in 1945, with a train crossing it. Granite stone block piers are visible below the span.

HARVESTING HISTORY: THE GRANITE WALL BLOCKS OF BOSTON’S CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE

AtStone Farm, we’re constantly seeking out potential reclamations that will yield antique stone like beautiful granite wall blocks. So, we were beyond excited when we were approached about he Charlestown Bridge (also known as the North Washington Street Bridge) in Boston. Old dimensional stone blocks aren’t easy to find, and this bridge had thousands of them. To better understand our …