by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 24, 2020 | Reclaimed Stone, Stone Pavers
Antique cobblestone pavers add the crowning touch to this driveway in Southern California. Palos Verdes, California. This driveway is anything but typical. Our clients selected a classic cobblestone size: 5” x 8” x 6” rectangle but required a thinner profile for a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 4, 2020 | Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone
Memorable homes begin with the driveway! Architect R. Michael Graham designed this stunning mansion using Historic European Cobblestone for the grand entrance. Architect R. Michael Graham of Liederbach and Graham Architects, designed a true revivalist mansion for his...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 2, 2018 | Reclaimed Stone, Stone Pavers
THE DEPTH OF COLOR, PATINA AND RICHNESS OF SALVAGED COBBLESTONE PAVING STONE CAN MAKE OUR HOMES TRULY WONDERFUL Salvaged cobblestone paving material, refers to unused or unwanted paving that has value and can be reused, sold or traded. In today’s green building...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 17, 2018 | Reclaimed Stone
A memorable impression is made using authentic antique Historic European Cobblestone and reclaimed limestone curb. European Sandstone cobblestone is a very hard, tight grained, durable cobblestone – as durable as granite. This unique reclaimed antique cobble was...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 10, 2017 | Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone
Is Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone Gauged? Old granite cobblestones that are reclaimed and antique are not gauged. What does this mean? There are several definitions of the word ‘gauge’. According to a variety of resources the word gauge can refer to a measurement...
by Lisa 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 Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 14, 2016 | Reclaimed Stone
Antique reclaimed cobblestone stars in our new video! Monarch Stone International has imported and supplied antique reclaimed cobblestone from our Historic European Cobblestone® collection for more than 15 years to projects across the United States. We’ve taken photos...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 28, 2014 | Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone, Stone Pavers
Monarch Stone International supplied both the architectural stone (French Limestone) and Historic Sidewalk Cobble® from our collection of authentic antique reclaimed cobblestone imported from Europe for this lovely home located in Newport Beach California. The...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 20, 2012 | Cobblestone, Green-Sustainable, Reclaimed Stone
After 10 years of importing the finest antique reclaimed granite cobblestone and sandstone cobblestone from Europe, Monarch Stone International announces a second website dedicated to the Historic European Cobblestone® collection! The bright and appealing, easy to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 16, 2012 | Green-Sustainable, Reclaimed Stone
Consider the benefits of permeable pavers and permeable hardscape in residential design and incorporate where ever possible. What could be more positive than the results attained from a well planned exterior space; garden, hardscape, or driveway design that is both...
