What year does this foundation range from.

[Critik]

I was not sure where to post this but if this is the correct place I am trying to figure out what year this foundation of a old house come from.

 

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[FreeBirdTim]

Rough guess would be 1900 to 1940 or so. That's when brick foundations were popular.

 

[alloy_II]

Each brick will display the makers mark.

The Stiles and Hart Brick Company Established in 1886, Massachusetts.

Some folks actually collect old bricks.

 

[traveller777]

I would say 20th century turn for sure, but alloy had a great suggestion. See if you can find any identification on the bricks. Looks like 1940s to 1960s or there abouts. Those type bricks used a lot around here in that period.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Look around on the front porch area in the concrete maybe the family put their handprints and the date they did that, it might coincide with when it was built. Just take a broom and shovel to clean it all off. You might find something like that.

 

[traveller777]

Look around on the front porch area in the concrete maybe the family put their handprints and the date they did that, it might coincide with when it was built. Just take a broom and shovel to clean it all off. You might find something like that.

Great idea, Back. Sounds like you have experience writing in concrete.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Great idea, Back. Sounds like you have experience writing in concrete.

done it a time or two. LOL

 

[traveller777]

done it a time or two. LOL

Now I know who left the initials BOTB in my new sidewalk.

 

[Critik]

Yea I am thinking 1900 to 1940ish also

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

As suggested already the design, size and shape of the bricks will give you a pretty good idea of the date range. Based on the style of the bricks and the design of the front steps, I'm thinking c1890 - 1920.

I also noticed the trees in the area are all small and thin, which indicates relatively new growth to me. I'm thinking the structure likely burned on the 1950's or 60s.

Best of luck to you,
Dave

 

[Critik]

As suggested already the design, size and shape of the bricks will give you a pretty good idea of the date range. Based on the style of the bricks and the design of the front steps, I'm thinking c1890 - 1920.

I also noticed the trees in the area are all small and thin, which indicates relatively new growth to me. I'm thinking the structure likely burned on the 1950's or 60s.

Best of luck to you,
Dave

Thank you for reply. So I should go pick up a few bricks and look at the bottom?

 

[eman1000]

Why not just look up the location on your local county GIS site? and cross reference with older maps... - My guess is that foundation is somewhere between 1910-1940's and that should still be available. If you want to PM me the address I could probably find it.

 

[Critik]

Why not just look up the location on your local county GIS site? and cross reference with older maps... - My guess is that foundation is somewhere between 1910-1940's and that should still be available. If you want to PM me the address I could probably find it.

I sent you a direct convo thanks.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I agree with the early 1900's. Stucco over brick and an iron sewer pipe (I believe that is what I am seeing in the third image) is relatively recent. The trees inside the foundation don't look over 40 years old.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

There is a market for old used brick, I would try and get permission to finish taking it down to the ground and salvage all that brick, It all looks in real good condition. Between $300.00 to $700.00 for a pallet of bricks, a pallet has 500 to 510 bricks.

 

[crashbandicoot]

BOTB is correct.People with lots of money will pay good American dollars for old brick.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Might be a good place to search for a cache!!!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

There is a market for old used brick, I would try and get permission to finish taking it down to the ground and salvage all that brick, It all looks in real good condition. Between $300.00 to $700.00 for a pallet of bricks, a pallet has 500 to 510 bricks.

Great advice BOTB, the demand of older bricks is huge and so is their resale value.

 

[HighVDI]

Late 30's to mid 40's....my guess.

 

[Critik]

There is a market for old used brick, I would try and get permission to finish taking it down to the ground and salvage all that brick, It all looks in real good condition. Between $300.00 to $700.00 for a pallet of bricks, a pallet has 500 to 510 bricks.

I checked all the bricks none of them have any names on them some even have the 3 holes in them. So what other way would I have to convince anyone they are old