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Project Categories
Historical and Landmarks
Bishop White House
Historic District, Philadelphia, PA
Replacement of damaged brick with hand-made brick
Re-pointing east wall
Central Free Library
Philadelphia, PA
Removal of damaged plaster blocks (originally casted to replicate limestone)
Re-install new pre-cast blocks to match existing
Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Sculpture Garden
Philadelphia, PA
Knapp Masonry completes major restoration work at the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Sculpture Garden. Flooding from the Schuylkill River caused major damage to the limestone walls, benches and foundation of the granite steps. Major stone replacement, patching, resetting of the steps and a good cleaning brought the beauty of this place back to life for generations to come!
Hopewell Furnace
Hopewell, PA
Stone wall restoration in historic Pennsylvania.
Independence Hall
Historic District, Philadelphia, PA
Replacement of failed mortar
Replacement of spalled brick with custom hand-made brick.
Lake Laura
Private Retreat, Poconos, PA (1800's)
Remove, salvage and re-build stone walls and porch
In Progress
Peachfield Plantation
Westampton, NJ
Knapp Masonry finalizes restoration work at the Peachfield Plantation owned by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Work included restoration of the brick patio, bluestone work, inclusion of a new brick ramp for wheelchair accessibility, improved drainage system for gutters, new cedar fence made to look as original, pointing of the front walkway and a new dry-laid wall to support the ramp.
Philosophical Society
Historic District, Philadelphia, PA
Cut, point, and caulk marble entrance
Custom down-spout replacement to match existing
Rittenhouse Square Arches
Philadelphia, PA
Limestone piers and arches at entranceway to Rittenhouse Plaza were severely damaged by rust from existing steel structure. Stones are being removed and assessed by architects for patching, repair, or replacement. Reconstruction of the arches will be performed in Spring 2008.
Trenton Battle Monument
Trenton, NJ
The Trenton Battle Monument, a familiar feature of the Trenton skyline for just over 110 years is getting spruced up! Knapp Masonry is performing a restoration to the base and balcony level. We are repairing all of the joints at the top of the column and at the base. We are also cleaning the base to remove accumulated pollution. The main door is being repaired and the lights are being replaced as well.
Trenton Demarcation
Trenton, NJ
During a previous excavation, the foundation of the original State house was discovered. The demarcation shows approximate outline of original foundation.
Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA
Stone re-pointing
Chimney re-builds
Terra cotta repairs
New roof system installed
New life-safety system installed
Re-painting (General Contracting project)
Van Veghten House
Bridgewater, NJ
Lead by Historic Building Architects, Knapp Masonry, with our team of talented contractors have put the finishing touches on Phase II of the restoration of the Historic Derrick Van Veghten House in Somerset County NJ. Work included pointing of all brick elements, full restoration of the windows, trim and interior plaster, ceiling and cornice.
Vanna Venturi House
Chestnut Hill, PA
Original fiber board copings which failed were removed
Through-wall flashing installed; and new bluestone copings replaced existing deteriorated copings
Chimney repair (removal and replacement of spalled brick; cut and point 100%)
Woolen Mill
PA
Cut out and re-point stone facade (matching original historic fabric)