Historic IXL Marked Brick from Westchester Construction

This close-up image displays a single reddish-brown brick, featuring the embossed mark 'I X I' within a rectangular border. This mark identifies it as a product of the IXL Brick Company, a prominent manufacturer active from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Such mass-produced bricks were fundamental building materials, indicating industrial contributions to local construction and infrastructure in communities like Croton-on-Hudson. The brick's worn texture suggests its use in a historical structure.

Date: Late 19th to early 20th Century Location: Croton-on-Hudson area (found object) Type: photograph Subjects: brick, building materials, IXL Brick Company, industrial history, construction, embossed mark Source: brickcollecting.com License: See source for rights