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Using Reclaimed 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.

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME HARVEST: BOSTON’S CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE

At Stone Farm, we are constantly seeking out potential reclamations that will yield antique stone building products. We were beyond excited, when we were approached with the Charlestown Bridge (also known as the North Washington Street Bridge) in Boston. A hard product to find, this bridge has thousands of stone wall blocks that where originally quarried beginning in the late …