Historic Masonry Restoration
Warren NJ, Central School, circa 1930s. American Terracotta was contacted by Spartan Construction regarding a broken ornamental feature on the exterior of the school. Using on site mold making techniques, we produced a mold with which we cast a replacement section. The broken ornamental section was removed and prepared to receive the newly cast replacement section.
The Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library in Wilton, New Hampshire was constructed from July, 1905 until October, 1907.
Designed by the Boston architectural firm of McLean & Wright, the building is a superb example of the “Neo-Classical”style prevalent among monumental architecture between 1900 to 1920.
Learn more about the library’s history.
American Terracotta was contacted because the library wanted to repair heavily weathered and degraded balusters in main entrance balustrade. An exact duplicate model and mold were produced and replacement units were created using a matching restoration material. The balusters were carefully removed and replaced, and pointed with a matching mortar.
American Terracotta provides On Site Restoration of Historic and Ornamental Features:
Emory Beacon Methodist Church, Washington, DC
The Tarratine Club, Bangor, Maine
Horace Mann Elementary School, North Bergen, New Jersey
The Tarratine Club exterior is comprised of red brick and white glazed terracotta features. Over a century of pollution and improper pointing led to water ingress. Scope of work included cleaning, crack repairs, matching mortar repointing and a color and texture matched vapor permeable coating to match original appearance wherever possible or prudent. The following year American Terracotta restored the ornate cast iron balconies as well.
The Tarratine Club in downtown Bangor, Maine is an historic landmark that survived the Great Fire of 1911. Originally made up of an elite group of local businessmen, the Tarratine Club served as a social club that fostered business growth and encouraged the progress of social services in the local community and operated until 1991. The building was purchased and served as a private residence from 2008-2013 when the owners decided to turn it into a special event venue. To learn more about The Tarratine, please visit: http://www.tarratinebangor.com
