Many of the resources I have come across say that nearly every fledgling Minnesota town in the late 1800s had a brickyard. If you come across an old brick structure in the state and want to know more about it (like where the bricks came from), where do you start? Good question…. but no easy…
I will be starting a new feature this month, called “Brick Structure of the Month.” In this section, I will detail a special Minnesota (or possibly a bordering state, as I know some of the Minnesota bricks went to other states too) brick structure(s) that either I have visited and photographed OR someone else submits…
This new web site is up and running, thanks to my great webmaster! Be patient though, this is a slow process. Even so, we have already made some strides. We are starting with the five types of Minnesota bricks that we know the most about, which are Shakopee, Chaska, New Ulm, Lake Mary, and Springfield….
Welcome to my new website, called mnbricks.com. This site is new, therefore information is limited. With time, the site will be updated to include information on all historical Minnesota bricks. Be patient, this task involves a lot of time and energy. I strongly encourage you to provide feedback and information. If you know things that…
