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Montreal’s newest ornamental fountain, in downtown Dorchester Square, is a head-turner. Ten metres tall, its three cast-aluminum basins are semi-circles, with one side completely flat. From the square, it’s a graceful Victorian-inspired fountain. Seen from the side, it appears to have been sliced in half. Adding to the quirkiness: affixed to the flat side, two-thirds of the way up, is …
Another day, another cast iron fountain restoration begins! This time, Robinson Iron is working on the iconic Fountain Square Park Fountain in Bowling Green, KY. The 136 year old landmark was disassembled and strapped to a tractor-trailer by RIC’s crew and with the help of the good folks at Scott and Murphy which is the GC on the project. Read …
Robinson Iron had it’s new Jet Edge Water Jet Machine installed recently and it is ready to cut any metal for YOU! At around 55,000 psi, this machine will slice its way through all types of materials and can achieve intricate detail with ease! Be sure to contact us at 800-824-2157 to see how the Robinson team can help today! …
One of the greatest things about working at Robinson Iron is NOT knowing what you’ll be doing next! As I walked through the shop this morning, it hit me that there are a multitude of various projects being worked on for various clients all over the US! Fountains, cast iron grilles, horse troughs, torcheres, spiral staircases, statuary… you name it, …
A historic cast iron horse trough in Metuchen, NJ will be restored in Alexander City, AL at our facility. The piece is over 100 years old and has been in need of face list for some time. Luckily, concerned and devoted community members got together and began a fund raising campaign. Robinson Iron will start the restoration after the beginning of …
The #4 Wall Bowl (34″ width) is typically used with a #5 Lion’s Mask. However, it can be used with other masks, smaller bowls or- as in the case submitted to us from Dahlberg Landscape Design Studio’s Pam Porter in Dallas, TX- with a custom rosette! Robinson Iron is happy to have been a part of this beautiful project! …
The last few years, Robinson Iron has had more and more requests for cast bronze fountains using our traditional patterns. One of these requests was from the Church of Latter Day Saints in Farmington, CT. Working with Layton Construction and FFKR Architect’s David Rees along with Richter and Cegan Architects, Robinson Iron helped design the perfect fountain using existing patterns …
If you happen to be taking in the sights and sounds of historic New Orleans this weekend, please take time to visit the Robinson Iron booth (#638) at the Annual ASLA Expo! Luke Robinson will be on hand to answer any questions you may have…. We hope to see you there!
Robinson Iron’s Marketing Manager and Sales Director Luke Robinson and his wife Krista are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Sela Mowry Robinson born 9-19-16! Mom and baby are both doing great! Thanks again for visiting the Robinson Iron webpage!
After a lot of design, pattern making, cast iron application and hard work, Robinson Iron has delivered the Berczy Park Fountain to its home in Toronto. Without a doubt the most unique (and heaviest!) fountain we have ever created, the Berczy Park Fountain was conceived by famous architect Claude Cormier. His vision was constructed in our shop in Alexander City, …
