Old and New

Today the first of the brick was laid. You can see (in the picture) the new pillar sitting next to the old brick.

A lot of time and effort was expended in trying to match the brick. The brick is a soft Mexican brick which reflects the natural colors of the clay. The brick is handmade and show the inconsistencies which come with the old style of brick making. The masons are paying careful attention to also match the size of the mortar joints and the raking of the brick. So far, so good!