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Old Yellow Brick Buildings
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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.
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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.

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#3
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.
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#4
Some local examples:

[Image: 17822619532_c556ca5fab.jpg]Mayfair Nest by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 16880688244_6a7a675d5a.jpg]Row Houses by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 17382357591_83309e52e9.jpg]Golden Hour at The Tannery by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 17305872872_68e4f29d31.jpg]Electrohome Plant 4 by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 16531180694_a6bacf4b05.jpg]Seagram Distillery by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 16427779484_60b25c31d6.jpg]Tannery at Joseph and Francis by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 16840464087_2deb7927e4.jpg]Martin Luther Evangelical Church by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 16489456117_1e785b7d7b.jpg]Seagram's Sunset by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 15901743424_66cb2cc07c.jpg]Old Victoria Street by Matt, on Flickr

[Image: 15404149011_3b23f6eb32.jpg]Goudies by Matt, on Flickr
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#5
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.
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#6
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.
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#7
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.
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