Masonry Contractor in Dorchester, MA

Dorchester's Masonry Masters in Suffolk County

Is your historic Dorchester property showing signs of age? Academy Masonry restores and protects your masonry, providing its longevity and beauty.

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Masonry Restoration in Dorchester, MA?

4 Reasons to Choose Academy Masonry For Masonry Restoration

  • We meticulously restore your masonry, preserving its historical authenticity.
  • Our specialized techniques prevent further deterioration and costly repairs.
  • We improve the structural integrity and value of your Dorchester property.
  • Enjoy personalized service and solutions designed for your unique needs.
  • About Academy Masonry

    Locally Serving Suffolk County

    At Academy Masonry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver outstanding masonry restoration. Our team comprises skilled artisans experienced in preserving historic structures throughout Suffolk County. We use lime mortars, stone patching compounds, and other specialized materials to ensure your masonry remains strong and beautiful for generations.

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    Masonry Restoration Process

    Your MA Masonry Restoration, Step-by-Step

  • Assessment: We thoroughly inspect your masonry, identifying damage and underlying causes. 
  • Restoration: We carefully repair and restore damaged areas using appropriate materials and techniques.
  •  Preservation: We implement preventative measures to protect your masonry from future damage.
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    Why Masonry Restoration Matters

    Academy Masonry - Your Masonry Restoration Partner in Suffolk County

    Masonry restoration is essential for maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of your Dorchester property. It safeguards your investment and preserves the historical character of your home or business. Academy Masonry offers comprehensive restoration services,for your masonry remains a source of pride for years to come. Contact us at 617-388-5207 to schedule a consultation.

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    Prior to European colonization, the region around Dorchester was originally inhabited by the indigenous Massachusett. They lived in settlements established alongside the Neponset River estuary, which proved to be a plentiful source of fish for the Massachusett; they also gathered shellfish from the riverbed, hunted beavers, deers and trouts and established farms in nearby hills. During the initial period of colonization of the region by Puritan settlers, the Massachusett experienced a rapid decline in population due to the introduction of foreign diseases to which they had no immunity. The Massachusett sachem, Chickatawbut, negotiated land treaties with the Puritan settlers before dying of smallpox in 1633, and his brother, Cutshamekin deeded further land to the settlers. The remaining Massachusett in the region, including Cutshamekin, became Praying Indians and settled in the town of Natick, likely as a means of survival.

    Old Blake House c. 1905

    In 1626 David Thompson settled his family on Thompson Island in what is now Dorchester before Boston’s Puritan migration wave began in 1630. May 30, 1630, Captain Squib of the ship Mary and John entered Boston Harbor and on June 17, 1630, landed a boat with eight men on the Dorchester shore, at what was then a narrow peninsula known as Mattapan or Mattaponnock, and today is known as Columbia Point (more popularly since 1984 as Harbor Point). Those aboard the ship who founded the town included William Phelps, Roger Ludlowe, John Mason, John Maverick, Nicholas Upsall, Capt. Roger Fyler, William Gaylord, Henry Wolcott and other men who would become prominent in the founding of a new nation. The original settlement founded in 1630 was at what is now the intersection of Columbia Road and Massachusetts Avenue. (Even though Dorchester was annexed over 100 years ago into the city of Boston, this founding is still celebrated every year on Dorchester Day, which includes festivities and a parade down Dorchester Avenue).

    Most of the early Dorchester settlers came from the English West Country, and some from Dorchester, Dorset, where the Rev. John White was chief proponent of a Puritan settlement in the Americas. The town that was founded was centered on the First Parish Church of Dorchester, which still exists as the Unitarian-Universalist church on Meeting House Hill and is the oldest religious organization in present-day Boston.

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