by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 23, 2015 | Natural Stone, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Santa Barbara Sandstone is native to Southern California and naturally captures the iconic warm glow of the areas sun-baked Riviera. Used for more than 100 years on fine estates and public buildings, Santa Barbara Sandstone is a mason’s dream; it easily responds...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 10, 2015 | Architectural Stone, Natural Stone
Monarch Stone International understands the challenges of the stone selection process – whether matching pre-existing, restoration work, or new construction. Our stone expertise will guide you through the multitude of decisions that go far beyond the perfect...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 3, 2015 | Cobblestone, Historical Places
New York City is famous for many things, and one of our favorites; the cobblestone streets! According to author Kate Ascher, the concept of using small round stones as street paving goes back 350 years, but the rectangular shaped cobblestones in New York City are a...