Chicago Bricks For Sale

Chicago bricks age beautifully and take on a beautiful patina.

Chicago bricks for sale.

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. 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. Reclaimed from old chicago buildings these classic antique bricks for sale bring a century of architectural history to your home.

Windy city antique brick company is one of the largest suppliers of reclaimed antique used old chicago common bricks street pavers. Chicago common brick became one of the most used materials in chicago construction after the great chicago fire in 1871. Chicago commons as the familiar clay bricks are called today come in a variety of color tones and shades. The bricks come in different shades and color blends and some come with old mortar.

Chicago became to be known as the city of bricks and one of the nation s best exhibits for brick architectural achievements. Old chicago bricks are often used for driveways roadways pool decks walkways and more. The brick is not perfect some have dents and are broken due to the demolition the restoration and the transportation process. These bricks are known for the different color variations created when they are fired.

Before the great chicago fire of 1871 chicago was built mostly of wood. These bricks feature a warm golden color scheme and are excellent for use in walkways fireplace surrounds and exterior walls. Its charm and character are defined by the beautiful color variations in each unique brick paver. The unmatched beauty of the brick has proven impossible to duplicate.

Sourced from a bluish clay deposited along lake michigan from the last of illinois glaciers chicago commons are easily distinguishable. Find a historic selection of reclaimed chicago bricks at old world bricks. The fire burned down over 17 000 buildings and after another fire in 1874 citywide building codes were changed to ban new wood buildings. The rebuilders of the city in turn dug into the clay of the.

Old chicago brick is increasingly becoming more and more difficult to get due to its authenticity. Makes a great looking building brick for rustic walls.