The Cleveland Water Department at the time had the largest water reservoir in the world. The Fairmount Reservoir was actually located in the suburb of Shaker Heights.
Berea sandstone is unique because of its grain size, allowing it to be worked in all direction. This stone also was not mortared and it is extremely clean. The colors range from tan, brown, red and gray. This stone was carved in 12 different sizes that fits perfect together to make a beautiful wall. We have used the stone for walls, fireplaces, steps, water-features, pizza ovens, building foundations and even cobble stone walkways.
In 2009 the Fairmount Reservoir was being dismantled and was going to be used as landfill. Gavin Historical Brick from Iowa came into the picture and purchased the stone and it is stored in Cleveland. The reclaimed 6,000 tons of stones are available to local landscapers whose clients might be looking for something different.
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