Leonard Masonry Wins Six Masonry Awards
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27, 2006 – Leonard Masonry Inc. received six awards at the 2006 Excellence in Masonry Awards, including two Excellence in Craftsmanship honors for continuing work on the Washington University campus.
Sponsored by the Masonry Institute of St. Louis, the Excellence in Masonry Awards feature projects completed from 2003-2005 by the Bricklayers’ Union Local #1 of Missouri. The entries were placed into four categories: architectural features, rehab/restoration/additions, single-family residential and commercial/institutional/industrial.
Leonard Masonry received the following honors for its masonry craftsmanship:
* Excellence in Craftsmanship – The Uncas A. Whitaker (photo) and Earth and Planetary Science (photo) buildings built from Missouri red granite and carved limestone, feature the traditional architectural elements of the Washington University campus while including the high-tech science equipment that makes these buildings leading research facilities. Leonard Masonry has now completed several award-winning projects at Washington University.
* Merit in Craftsmanship – The Emerson Grand Basin (photo) and St. John Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church each required detailed restoration work. Both structures are more than 100 years old and required extensive care to match new masonry with the existing stone work. The Arnold Recreation Center also was awarded for its interior masonry craftsmanship.
* Distinction in Craftsmanship – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (photo), located in Washington features a combination of brick, cast stone and split-faced block. Brick was chosen as the main exterior component to match the historic German architecture of the town and a nearby school building.
“Our dedication to creating first-rate masonry work in St. Louis is displayed in winning six honors at the Excellence in Masonry Awards,” said Jeff Leonard, president. “We are honored to have the opportunity to craft award-winning designs for both new and historic St. Louis buildings.”
Founded in 1959, Leonard Masonry Inc. has grown to be the largest masonry contractor in St. Louis and is recognized for its fine craftsmanship and on-time work delivery within budget. Leonard Masonry is a four-generation, family-owned business. It has been the masonry contractor on many of St. Louis’ landmark structures, including the Missouri Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, numerous Washington University buildings, the Charles F. Knight Center, Shaw Park Plaza and the Emerson Grand Basin.