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July 10, 2026 • Brown Brothers

Mortar Samples Collected to Guide Brown Brothers Restoration

Crew removes mortar sample from historic Brown Brothers brick façade. — A specialist member carefully removes a mortar sample from the Brown Brothers brick façade for laboratory testing to determine the historically appropriate mortar for repointing.

Restoration crews collected mortar samples from the Brown Brothers building to support the next phase of its historic preservation. The existing mortar and surrounding brick have deteriorated over time, requiring laboratory analysis by a stone conservation specialist.

A crew member carefully removes a mortar sample from the Brown Brothers brick façade for laboratory testing to determine the historically appropriate mortar for repointing. — Mortar removed from the Brown Brothers brickwork will be analyzed to ensure future repairs are compatible with the building’s historic masonry.

The results will identify the historically appropriate mortar mix for repointing, helping ensure the restored masonry matches the building’s original materials and long term preservation goals.

Learn more about the restoration plans for the Brown Brothers Building.

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