Historical Croton Brick with Stamped Name

Historical Croton Brick with Stamped Name

This image captures a close-up of a weathered, reddish-brown common brick. The word 'CROTON' is distinctly impressed into its surface, indicating its likely origin from a brickworks in or around Croton-on-Hudson, New York. These locally produced bricks were integral to construction projects throughout the region, underscoring the area's industrial history. They likely date from the late 19th to early 20th century, a period of significant local building activity.

Date: c. 1880-1920 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, New York, or surrounding area Type: photograph Subjects: brick, building materials, Croton-on-Hudson history, local industry, stamped brick, historical artifact Source: brickcollecting.com License: See source for rights