Warren Davies- Masonry Expert and Historic Masonry Consultant
Our work depends on the ability to read the history of the structure and the methods that were used to build it. It's hard to heal the scars that were created by change over the years and not wonder about the people that made them. Every building tells a story but I hope that future custodians of the projects we have been part of have a hard time finding evidence that we were there at all.
Warren Davies
A third generation brick and stone mason with 30 years of experience, specializing in Historic Masonry Restoration and Preservation. The following is a list of projects completed by Warren Davies. These projects have all required varied degrees of masonry stabilization and restoration. The projects listed below are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register.
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First Battalion Virginia Volunteers (Leigh Street Armory) Richmond, VA
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St. John’s Episcopal Church Richmond, VA
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John Marshall House Richmond, VA
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Historic Prince George Courthouse Prince George County, VA
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Old Manchester Courthouse Richmond, VA
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Charles City Courthouse Charles City, VA
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Blandford Church Petersburg, VA
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Merchants Hope Church Prince George County, VA
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James Monroe Law Office and Museum Fredericksburg, VA
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Jamestown Old Church Cemetery Jamestown, VA
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Jamestown Old Church Tower Jamestown, VA
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Belmead Mansion Powhatan, VA
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Maymont Carriage House Richmond, VA
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Monumental Church Richmond, VA
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Marl Hill New Kent County, VA
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First African Baptist Church, Old Richmond, VA
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Springdale Goochland, VA
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Upper Weyanoke Planation Charles City, VA
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Hancock-Wirt-Caskie House 1808 Richmond, VA
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Main Street Station Richmond, VA
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Broad Street Station (Science Museum of Virginia) Richmond, VA
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Wilton Middlesex County, VA
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Columbia Richmond, VA
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Stonewall Jackson School Richmond, VA
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Sixth Mount Zion Church Richmond, VA
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John Tyler House (Sherwood Forest) Charles City County, VA
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Westover Church Charles City County, VA
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The Boxley Place Louisa, VA
In addition to these projects, he has completed restoration and repair work on historic homes and buildings throughout Virginia, particularly in the Historic Fan District and Church Hill area of Richmond. Some qualifying considerations are:
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Certified in use of Jahn Restoration and Cathedral Stone Products.
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Trained/certified in stone restoration. Heritage USA
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Certified in use of Edison Coatings products.
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Trained/certified in use of Traditional Lime Mortars under Jimmy Price of Virginia Lime Works.
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Has taught many workshops and classes in masonry restoration.
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Consultant on historic projects throughout Virginia.
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Served as an expert witness related to historic masonry in civil court cases.
Architectural Drawings and Design
Many of the projects shown on this website were designed by Warren Davies. Most were born as visions of homeowners who knew they wanted something but they weren't sure how to bring it to life. His style of design is fairly evident in the pictures but his designs also include a strong understanding of building codes and structural engineering.