On April 15, 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris suffered extensive damage. A fire at the iconic cathedral destroyed its spire, lead roof, and oak frame. Luckily, the main structure of the building was unharmed. Thanks to the brave Paris firefighters, the…
We were excited about our recent maintenance work on 545 5th avenue in New York, NY. Since 1998, this beautiful building has been home to the NBA store. The store is a fun attraction for basketball fans. It features free video…
Since 1837, Tiffany & Co., often called Tiffany’s, has been the gold standard of jewelry. Most are familiar with their signature blue gift boxes that come tied with white ribbon. In addition to luxury jewelry, Tiffany’s also sells china, watches,…
The Petrillo team enjoyed this project, working on a set of stone steps at the Benjamin Hotel in New York. Thanks to the hotel’s Rest & Renew Program, Forbes Magazine has called the Benjamin Hotel one of the 4 best places…
Whenever we find an interesting artifact, work on a project, or restore one of our favorite buildings, we love sharing a photo or video with our Instagram followers. So stay in the loop, and follow us! Instagram Round-Up Recently, we…
Ralph Petrillo, co-owner of Mount Vernon stone company, Petrillo Stone, is approaching his 40th anniversary of his work in the family business, founded by his grandfather in 1907 after emigrating from Italy. While much has changed over the past century,…
Repairing buildings is an expensive maintenance cost, and unfortunately, it’s doubtful that there will ever be a way to completely get rid of a need for masonry upkeep. However, there is a study in the works that’s looking into an…
The following post originally appeared on our owner’s personal site RalphPetrillo.com: Probably most professionals working in stone masonry and architecture have iconic landmarks that inspire them, and Ralph Petrillo is no exception. While whittling down to a single piece of…
Few masonry buildings are as iconic as Notre-Dame Cathedral. Thanks to its Gothic architecture and centrality to the famed novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame; it is perhaps the most well-known masonry building on Earth. Every year, the cathedral draws 12-14…
Because we are invested in using only the highest quality materials, our business often requires us to travel in search of that stone. You may remember a previous post about our trip to Italy, but our most recent adventure brought…