PRESERVING OUR NATION'S HISTORIC TREASURES

Welcome To Knapp Masonry!

Specializing in masonry restoration with a conscientious emphasis on preserving our nation's historic treasures, Knapp Masonry is a successful and reputable firm, offering 30 years of expertise in the masonry restoration field, mentored by renowned Philadelphia architects and engineers.

Recent Projects

Fairleigh Dickinson University – Hennessy Hall

Academic InstitutionsGeneralHistorical and Landmarks

Masonry restoration of the rear terrace and fountain of Hennessy Hall at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Work includes deconstruction and restoration of all limestone balustrades...
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Wyck Wall

CommercialGeneralHistorical and Landmarks

A small farm is hidden in the Germantown section of Philadelphia that may surprise residents of the area who pass by it every day....
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Woolen Mill

CommercialGeneralHistorical and Landmarks

Cut out and re-point stone facade matching original historic pointing mix.
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Woodland Church

EcclesiasticalHistorical and Landmarks

Brick pointing at the gable to prevent water infiltration.
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Recent News

Bridgeview Place Condominuims

January 1, 2013

Knapp Masonry awarded the restoration of Bridgeview Place, a prominent condominium complex set in the old Arthur H. Thomas building near the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. Work performed included concrete and brickwork, along with stucco, painting and cleaning of a block-long complex of several buildings. Completed early 2014.

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St. Francis de Sales

May 1, 2012

Knapp Masonry receives a Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia for our work on the St. Francis de Sales prioject! Knapp Masonry congratulates all awardees for their tremendous work in preserving our past.

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St. Francis de Sales

December 1, 2011

Knapp Masonry completes the restoration of the concrete main dome and masonry work at the terracotta lantern and cross atop the main dome. Restoration work included structural repairs and stone replacement.

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A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

- Louis Nizer