Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Waterloo Region Museum |
Object ID |
1956.026.001 |
Object Name |
Urn, Garden |
Description |
Large cast reinforced concrete garden urn consisting of an ornate base on which a large bowl is set by means of a metal rod set into the base of the bowl. The rod is inserted into the shaft of the pedestal base. |
Date |
c. 1910 |
Dimensions |
H-123 Dia-65 cm |
History |
Casper Braun (1864-1937) was a local contractor and owner of the Berlin Steam Granite and Marble Works. His factory was located on the corner of King Street West and Water Street in Berlin. Casper learned his trade from his father, Henry Braun (1833-1898), who was also a mason and builder. Casper, as a contractor, was responsible for building King Edward School, the York Apartments (Kitchener's first large apartment building), St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the Ames-Holden tire plant (later B.F. Goodrich). He also built many local residences. Berlin Steam Granite and Marble Works was started in 1880 but Casper did not become owner until 1903. The company manufactured cement block and items, burial monuments and headstones, mantles, floor and bathroom tiles, and chimney tops. The company name was changed to Kitchener Granite and Marble Works around 1916. In the late 1920s, the factory was moved to Andrew Street. The company continued to operate as Braun Monument Works after Casper's death until sometime in the 1940s. |
Search Terms |
Berlin Steam Granite and Marble Works |
People |
Braun, Casper |