A Reclaimed Brick Floor That's Gone to the Dogs

Known as “The Gallery”, this 50′ x 10′ long hallway is the grand passageway leading into the parlor. In a turn of the century sailing community on Cape Cod, sits a beautiful 1906 shingled style summer cottage with an interesting history. Once owned by the renowned Saltonstall family of Boston, this home served as the summer retreat for this prominent …

Thin Brick Veneer Focus: The History of Brick and Beer

There is a strong history between brick and beer. According to the book “The Material Culture of Breweries,” the first brick brewery was built in 1893 in Grangeville, Idaho. The brewery was projected to produce 150 barrels per day. It is no surprise that some of the most famous breweries throughout time feature brick, as it provides an industrial and …