Scollay Square Relocates to “The Granite Farm”
Olde New England Granite, niche suppliers of aged, antique and weathered granite, have welcomed a new addition to “The Granite Farm,” recently discovered from a bygone era.
The Granite Farm is ONEG’s inventory base located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, which inventories stunning collections of reclaimed granite materials from various projects and locales throughout New England, many of which being quite well-known. This time, the granite has been reclaimed from the now defunct Scollay Square police station and its nearby park. According to town records, this reclaimed granite could have been originally quarried and installed at “The Square” as early as 1838.
ONEG’s Scollay Square collection consists of original steps, landings, posts and foundation pieces from the square. The material was salvaged during the demolitions – which took place during the 1950s – when plans were to then reconstruct and revitalize this once-bustling and thriving center of commerce and entertainment.
As is customary with antique granite, the weathered and antiqued colorations give the material a rugged charm appropriate for most all applications. According to Biz Reed of ONEG, “We are repurposing this material to be used as fireplace mantels, header pieces and informal landscape stoops and steps… and, so much more. When people select reclaimed granite from ONEG, they will be adding a little bit of history to their hardscape.”
For more information about reclaimed granite, The Granite Farm, and how you can benefit from the products and services offered, please visit www.oldenewenglandgranite.com.
For more information about Olde New England Granite, contact Evelyn Brothers at 781-334-4805 or send an email to oldenewenglandgranite@comcast.net