by Anthony Van Liefde | May 3, 2018 | Historical Places, Cobblestone
The first known use of word driveway was in 1871. According to “This Old House”, most houses built before 1850 were reached via dirt paths. Driveways for the common home simply did not exist. The dirt paths were direct rather than meandering, and not very wide,...
by Anthony Van Liefde | May 28, 2017 | Historical Places, Cobblestone
THERE’S SO MUCH TO LEARN FROM HISTORIC PAVEMENT! We’re inspired by resources that educate and support our countries historic buildings, landscapes and pavements in the United States. The Cultural Landscape Foundation is one that educates and engages the public in...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Apr 27, 2017 | Historical Places, Natural Stone
Historic Cobblestone Landing has persevered since the 1850’s! During a recent trip to Memphis Tennessee, I discovered the wonderful historic Cobblestone Landing at the Memphis riverfront. The area is remarkable – both due to its expansiveness and the quality of...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Mar 9, 2017 | Cobblestone, Historical Places
Visitors to the city of St.Louis will find charming cobblestone streets throughout the city. Cobblestone streets are important to retaining the historic feel and charm of St. Louis, MO. Cobblestones have even been repurposed for other landscape uses such as crosswalks...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Dec 21, 2016 | Historical Places, Reclaimed Stone
Fells Point cobblestone streets – a trip back in time! I had the distinct feeling of being transported back in time during a visit to the charming cobblestone paved waterfront neighborhood of Fell’s Point in Baltimore MD. Fells Point is named after the...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Nov 9, 2016 | Historical Places
While visiting New York, I spent a sunny afternoon exploring the charming cobblestone streets of SoHo. Watching the way pedestrians, and bicyclists navigate over the authentic antique surfaces and hearing the loud clacking noise from car tires as they pass by, is...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Jun 23, 2016 | Historical Places, Client Project
This distinctive historic hotel and Historic European Cobblestone and curb are a perfect match! The Charmant Hotel, which means “charming” in French, is the first boutique hotel of its kind in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The 5-story 67-room upscale hotel which opened last...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Apr 29, 2016 | Antique Brick, Historical Places
You’ll find recently added photos of antique clinker brick on our “Antique Brick” page. We have over 2,000 of these unusual brick in stock and more may be attainable if you’re in the market. What are clinker brick? Clinker bricks are the result of...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2016 | Historical Places
Cobblestone streets are abundant in Brooklyn. During a recent visit I was introduced to the charming area known as “Dumbo” (Down Under The Manhattan Bridge). It had everything I was hoping for; plenty of streets covered in authentic hundred-year-old worn and weathered...
by Anthony Van Liefde | Jul 17, 2015 | Cobblestone, Historical Places
If ever in Savannah, GA, you’ll find quaint cobblestone streets and good ol’ southern hospitality will provide for a memorable trip! This city is famous in the Southeast for its historic River Street, a cobblestone street filled with shops, restaurants and other...
