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Old Yellow Brick Buildings - The85 - 05-21-2015 Old Yellow Brick Buildings
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The discussion on salvaging the bricks from the demolition of the Mayfair Hotel inspired me to start this thread. From what I understand, old yellow brick is quite distinctive to southwestern Ontario, especially in old industrial buildings in Kitchener Waterloo. RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - The85 - 05-21-2015 I came across a new house in London a couple weeks ago with yellow brick almost identical to that used in heritage buildings. I'm assuming the brick is a replica, but nonetheless, the manufacturer has done a great job mimicking true heritage yellow brick. I would love to know who the supplier is. ![]() RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - DHLawrence - 05-21-2015 The facade of the Royal Hotel in Galt was restored with new yellow brick. You can tell it apart from the original, but it's the thought that counts. RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - Lens - 05-22-2015 Some local examples: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - panamaniac - 05-22-2015 I think I read somewhere once that yellow (buff) brick gets its colour because of lime in the clay. It seems to have largely disappeared in modern local construction. RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - DHLawrence - 05-22-2015 Are many bricks being made locally nowadays? I only know of Arriscraft, and I think they specialize in stone. You'll find no shortage of yellow brick homes in Cambridge. RE: Old Yellow Brick Buildings - Drake - 05-22-2015 Quote:The yellow-hued brick for example is a hallmark of this region that creates a sense of place like no other part of Ontario. The yellow-coloured brick comes from calcium rich clay mixed with limestone from the Niagara escarpment. Masonryworx Not exactly local, but apparently have a presence here. |