Unless you are a geologist or a rock hound, you probably don’t think about granite very much. The reality is that in today’s busy world, we have a lot to think about, such as getting the kids up and ready for school, going to work, and what we’re going to have for dinner. We often take things for granted in this world that is full of ease compared to centuries ago. One such object we take for granted in granite. Continue reading “5 Famous Monuments Made From Granite”
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5 Famous Monuments Made From Granite
Unless you are a geologist or a rock hound, you probably don’t think about granite very much. The reality is that in today’s busy world, we have a lot to think about, such as getting the kids up and ready for school, going to work, and what we’re going to have for dinner. We often take things for granted in this world that is full of ease compared to centuries ago. One such object we take for granted in granite. Continue reading “5 Famous Monuments Made From Granite”
Industries We Work With
Although granite has been utilized by man for thousands of years, including part of the Great Pyramid of Giza, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that it’s beauty and durability really began to be put to use. This was mostly due to the strength of the stone and the inability of stoneworkers to work with the stone in the way that they wanted because their tools were unable to carve and shape the granite. The rock was just too dense! Following the innovation of stonemasonry tools, all of this changed. Granite became the choice stone for headstones and memorials, and over the years, multiple other industries began to the many ways that granite could be used.
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Why Granite is the Preferred Material for Memorials
The story of HGH Granite originated all the way back in 1929 when an experienced and talented stone mason by the name of Henry George Hardwick moved to Ontario from England and began producing unparallelled memorials from a small workspace on Ottawa Street. Though our granite company in Ontario has significantly evolved since then, and we’ve become the leading suppliers of granite to the landscape, art, and architectural communities, we still proudly fulfill all the needs of cemeteries, memorial retailers, and municipalities.
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