Norton Commons (and a Robinson Iron Fountain) in the Media Again!
Robinson Iron created this beautiful centerpiece for Norton Commons in 2010 and the fountain has had quite a reaction in the popular community! The fountain is made from historic patterns while being incredibly unique in their combination. One of our company’s specialties is taking various existing patterns and combining them in new ways to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Best: Norton …
Thank You, Friends of Tattnall Square
When Andrew Silver contacted Robinson Iron about a fountain in Tattnal Square near Mercer University in Macon, GA, it seemed like the beginnings of one of our normal fountain jobs. There had once been a fountain in the location, but it was now missing and the group Silver lead wanted to replicate it as best as possible (with budget …
New Articles From Around the Country Regarding Robinson Iron!
Some fountains have been removed or restored or created or installed…. Crete, NE fountain: http://www.theindependent.com/news/state/year-old-statue-restored-in-crete-after-vandalism/article_92ea55bd-1421-517e-b702-72780234ac05.html http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/crete-rededicates-restored-goddess-of-liberty-statue-and-celebrates-its/article_82ab8265-62ba-5e16-9717-971c79c72b11.html Mount Pleasant, IA: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/kyle-munson/2015/10/23/mount-pleasant-fountain-mayor-edd-king-shooting-tom-vilsack/74274030/ Baytown, TX: http://baytownsun.com/news/article_5bbdbb58-6e37-11e5-ab4d-5371fe720e1e.html St. Alban’s, VT: http://www.samessenger.com/pride-flows-from-fountain/
Philadelphia City Hall West Portal Gates Unveiled!
Fantastic video from the unveiling of the Philadelphia City Hall West Portal Gates post installation. There is an incredible back story to these 27′ wonders! Take a look…. http://http://philadelphia.suntimes.com/phi-politics-government/7/96/196174/unveiling-ceremony-for-city-halls-west-portal-gate
Announcing the Retirement of Wayne Fuller
Robinson Iron has always prided itself on being a family company. Family in a literal sense as there are more than a few owners with that surname now, but even more accurately “family” in a figurative manner. Many employees at Robinson have been with the company several years- if not several decades. Contrary to the old adage, that familiarity has never …
Be Sure to Follow Us on Facebook
Just a quick reminder for anyone who checks this site to “like” Robinson Iron on Facebook…. We update our status a little more often there with news and tidbits along with progress photos of current jobs. Here’s how to get there: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robinson-Iron-Corporation/189672669965?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Thanks!
Revisiting the Recreation of the Sherburne, NY Fountain
Back in 2004, the Village of Sherburne, NY’s Mayor William Acee (who is STILL the Mayor today, by the way!) contacted Luke Robinson of Robinson Iron to discuss potentially restoring the village’s original cast iron fountain. Sherburne had a few pieces left from the original, but they had certainly seen better days. Missing some or all original pieces is pretty …
Great Article on the (Eventual) restoration of the Grand Island Fountain
http://www.theindependent.com/news/local/much-can-be-reused-on-centennial-fountain/article_96b435b6-a9a2-11e4-b1f8-23f3ad4ab927.html
A New Link to an Old Newsletter
Great former newsletter article on a little bit of the history of cast iron fountains from our own Wayne Fuller…. https://www.robinsoniron.com/OldSite/newsletters/pages/nl_residential_fountains.html