ACO Fall 2018 Article: Sandstone Stewardship

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Standing at a buys Toronto intersection, a property of national historic important has been screened by imposing red brick walls from the view of passersby for decades. Pedestrians - many of them students at the University of Toronto - have bustled to and from the TTC's St. George Station largely unaware of the efforts of a private club to preserve this important heritage resource; however, hoarding and equipment visible from the sidewalks have drawn attention recently to a significant restoration project.

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700 original carvings for the new Gothic-style residential colleges at Yale University

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Traditional Cut Stone’s craftsmanship and attention to detail is beautifully featured in their latest project for the new Gothic-style residential colleges at Yale University, the Pauli Murray and Benjamin Franklin Colleges. Traditional Cut Stone was responsible for 700 original carvings, including the Pauli Murray College bay window and the “Bob-Goyle” which is a tribute to Robet A.M. Stern. Check out the full article featured in the March 2018 issue of Architect Magazine Read the full article

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