Restoration. Masonry buildings are meant to last hundreds years and here's living proof that they do. This is the historical "Cooper Place Building" built in 1830 above the 4th street elevator in Dubuque. While the men who originally built this landmark did an excellent job, the building has been settling and over the years has forced the brick veneer on the front out and away from the structure creating an unstable facade.
As the restoration contractor we had the responsibility to tear down the entire front facade, recycle the brick into useable material and reconstruct the facade to its original condition. Now this building is good for another hundred years at the least!!