Historic Paving and Sidewalks in New England
Often a source of community pride and status in New England during the pre-industrial era through the early twentieth century, paved ...
Articles Tagged: brick construction
Jonathan Wade House
One of six known brick houses constructed in Medford during the seventeenth century, of which two others survive (Usher-Royall House and the Peter Tufts House), the Jonathan Wade House was probably built after 1683 when the substantial land ...
Historic Masonry Finishes
Historic Masonry Finishes Although once ubiquitous, exterior masonry finishes have largely been forgotten since the advent of the ...
1762 – Newport, RI – 127 Thames Street
Notable Elements Early masonry construction with evidence of original coatings [Exterior] High-style classical exterior ...
1761-62 – Salem, MA – 168 Derby Street
Notable Elements Early masonry construction with original iron oxide wash and joint profiles [Exterior] Surviving original lead ...
1853-1860 – Harrisville, NH – 3 School
Notable Elements Bricks washed with red ochre (iron oxide); tooled mortar joints lined out in white [Exterior] Quirked window mouldings ...
1820-25 – Pembroke, MA – 369 Washingto
Notable Elements Painted exterior masonry with possible early color [Exterior] Skived clapboards with scarf joints [Exterior] ...
1814 – Lynn, MA – 18-24 City Hall Squa
Notable Elements early purpose-built bank building [History] documented use of and charge for pressed brick (1825) [History & ...
1713 – West Newbury, MA – 154 Main Str
Notable Elements Early masonry construction [Exterior] Early masonry coating [Exterior] History The Samuel Chase House is one of six ...
1683-1689 – Medford, MA – 13 Bradlee R
Notable Elements early masonry construction with 17th- and 18th-century details [Exterior] evidence of early masonry coatings and color ...