In almost every city in the world, you can find some level of stonemasonry. From the very foundation upon which cities are built to some of the most magnificent architectural wonders of the world- stonemasonry is everywhere. Often fading into…
One of our favorite topics to explore is the history of stonemasonry, so this month we are exploring a few places that featured incredible feats of architecture and stonework. You may recognize some of these places, or maybe you have…
Recently, we were contacted by Fordham University who was looking to add two Limestone carvings to their Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, NY. We started this project by hand-carving a cross that was 10 ft by 8 ft and…
There are plenty of different stones that can be used as materials when it comes to building. Every stone is unique in its own way and not all stones are equal, and this makes some options better to use when…
We have recently been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract for our most recent project with the CommonWealth Partners’ property. We will be working in the lobby of the 50-story office at 787 Seventh Avenue in New York City. This building houses…
Our team at Petrillo Stone used Indiana Limestone to create 14 carvings in Shrub Oak, NY. The carvings depicting the life of Ignatius Loyola. We were able to use the original molds from the 1950s. Ignatius Loyola was known as…
At Petrillo Stone, we like to keep current as far as architectural trends go. Over the past decade, a mix of glass and steel residential complexes have been cropping up in major cities around the country. We’re excited that in…
In 1945, 6th Avenue was officially renamed “Avenue of the Americas” by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. He made this change to show respect of Pan-American ideals and principles, and to hopefully persuade some Central and South American nations to build…
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…