The restored Easton Building along Boston's Freedom Trail following Stone & Lime's historic granite and masonry restoration project.

Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost in Preservation Magazine’s Spring 2026 Issue

The National Trust for Historic Preservation featured Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services in the Spring 2026 edition of Preservation magazine for its restoration of Boston’s historic Easton Building. Located along the Freedom Trail and owned by the National Park Service, the landmark underwent a comprehensive restoration that included structural steel remediation, granite conservation, masonry repairs, and installation of a cathodic protection system to help preserve the building for generations to come. The feature highlights the complexity and craftsmanship behind one of Boston’s most significant historic preservation projects.

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services receives a 2026 Maine Preservation Honor Award for the restoration of Victoria Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Portland, Maine.

Stone & Lime Earns Maine Preservation Honor for Victoria Mansion Restoration

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services and Victoria Mansion have been recognized with a 2026 Maine Preservation Honor Award for the restoration of the mansion’s historic Front Bay in Portland, Maine. The award-winning preservation project combined traditional craftsmanship with advanced technologies, including 3D scanning and hand-carved Portland Brownstone, to restore one of the nation’s finest examples of Italianate architecture and a National Historic Landmark.

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services completes the restoration of the historic Easton Building in downtown Boston for the National Park Service.

Stone & Lime Completes Landmark Restoration of Boston’s Historic Easton Building

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services has completed the multi-year restoration of the historic Easton Building in downtown Boston for the National Park Service. The award-worthy preservation project included historic masonry restoration, granite façade repairs, structural steel rehabilitation, window restoration, and the installation of an innovative cathodic protection system to preserve one of Boston’s earliest steel-framed skyscrapers.

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse prepares for a multi-year restoration project led by Stone & Lime for the National Park Service.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse Renovation Set to Begin

The National Park Service has officially announced the start of a comprehensive restoration project for the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, naming Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services as the restoration contractor. Scheduled to span approximately two to three years, the project will include historic masonry preservation, restoration of cast-iron architectural elements, rehabilitation of windows and doors, and repainting of the lighthouse’s distinctive black-and-white diamond pattern. This significant preservation effort will help ensure the long-term protection of one of North Carolina’s most iconic maritime landmarks.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse closes to visitors as Stone & Lime begins a multi-year historic restoration project for the National Park Service.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse to close for 2-3 year restoration project

WCTI 12 recently featured the upcoming restoration of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, highlighting Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services’ role in preserving one of North Carolina’s most recognizable maritime landmarks. Working in partnership with the National Park Service, Stone & Lime will perform specialized historic masonry restoration, structural repairs, and exterior preservation to ensure the lighthouse remains protected for generations to come. The coverage emphasizes the significance of this multi-year restoration project and its importance to preserving the region’s coastal heritage.

Stone & Lime begins restoration work at the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse on North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse renovation set to begin

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services is proud to begin restoration of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, one of North Carolina’s most treasured historic landmarks. Working in partnership with the National Park Service, the project focuses on preserving the lighthouse’s historic masonry and exterior envelope to ensure its long-term structural integrity. This restoration continues Stone & Lime’s commitment to conserving nationally significant historic structures through expert craftsmanship and preservation techniques.

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services selected to restore the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse for the National Park Service in North Carolina.

Stone & Lime Selected to Restore Historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services has been selected by the National Park Service to oversee the restoration of the iconic Cape Lookout Lighthouse in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. The multi-year preservation project includes structural repairs, historic masonry restoration, metal restoration, and repainting the 1859 lighthouse to protect one of America’s most recognizable maritime landmarks for future generations.

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services receives the 2025 Frederick Law Olmsted Award for the restoration of the Great House at Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Stone & Lime Honored for Award-Winning Crane Estate Restoration

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services received the 2025 Frederick Law Olmsted Award from Preservation Massachusetts for its restoration of the Great House at Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA. The nationally recognized project highlights the firm’s expertise in historic masonry restoration, structural rehabilitation, and the preservation of significant historic landmarks.

Stone & Lime crews continue restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse as engineers evaluate newly discovered structural conditions near the lantern level.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration progressing, but newfound issues may cause delays

Island Free Press recently shared an in-depth update on the ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, highlighting significant project milestones while detailing newly discovered structural conditions that require additional engineering review. Working alongside the National Park Service, Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services continues to perform specialized masonry restoration, paint removal, and preservation work to protect one of America’s most iconic historic landmarks. The article underscores the complexity of preserving nationally significant structures while ensuring their long-term stability and historical integrity.

Stone & Lime crews begin exterior paint removal during the restoration of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton, North Carolina.

Paint removal underway at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services is proud to serve as the restoration contractor for the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton, North Carolina. Current work includes the careful removal of existing exterior paint and coatings to expose the historic masonry for inspection, repair, and preservation. Working alongside the National Park Service, the project will help protect one of America’s most recognizable landmarks while preserving its historic integrity for future generations.

Stone & Lime crews restore the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse during a major National Park Service preservation project in North Carolina.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse being restored during massive renovation project

WTKR recently featured the ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, showcasing Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services’ role in preserving one of America’s most iconic coastal landmarks. Working in partnership with the National Park Service, Stone & Lime is performing specialized exterior restoration and historic masonry conservation to help ensure the lighthouse remains protected for generations to come. The coverage highlights the scale and significance of this nationally recognized preservation effort.

The Restoration and Sale of the Kalil House

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed in 1955, Stone & Lime Imports was hired to serve as the General Contractor on the Toufic H. Kalil House. The scope of work included building envelope restoration, including the roof replacement and site wall reconstruction. Wright called the building a “Usonian Automatic,” one of just seven built in the United States.