Sourced from a bluish clay deposited along lake michigan from the last of illinois glaciers chicago commons are easily distinguishable.
Chicago bricks for sale.
The bricks come in different shades and color blends and some come with old mortar.
Reclaimed chicago common brick 1 pallet 534 pieces per pallet full range of colors pink salmon terra cotta buff black this batch tends to be on the rougher side chips missing corners etc.
These bricks are known for the different color variations created when they are fired.
Colors range from buff to pink.
Old chicago brick is increasingly becoming more and more difficult to get due to its authenticity.
Chicago common brick became one of the most used materials in chicago construction after the great chicago fire in 1871.
The rebuilders of the city in turn dug into the clay of the.
The chicago brick is an irregular brick it derives from the demolition and the restoration process in chicago il.
The brick is not perfect some have dents and are broken due to the demolition the restoration and the transportation process.
Our collection of old chicago brick for sale came from the old washington pub in downtown chicago illinois.
Makes a great looking building brick for rustic walls.
Chicago became to be known as the city of bricks and one of the nation s best exhibits for brick architectural achievements.
Find a historic selection of reclaimed chicago bricks at old world bricks.
The unmatched beauty of the brick has proven impossible to duplicate.
Chicago commons as the familiar clay bricks are called today come in a variety of color tones and shades.
These bricks feature a warm golden color scheme and are excellent for use in walkways fireplace surrounds and exterior walls.
Chicago bricks age beautifully and take on a beautiful patina.
The fire burned down over 17 000 buildings and after another fire in 1874 citywide building codes were changed to ban new wood buildings.
On many of them you can see the union made logo stamped into the clay bearing witness to a proud tradition of quality craftsmanship.
Antique old chicago bricks.
Windy city antique brick company is one of the largest suppliers of reclaimed antique used old chicago common bricks street pavers.
Before the great chicago fire of 1871 chicago was built mostly of wood.