ROCCO STONE MASONRY CONTRACTORS: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL MASONRY SPECIALIZING IN ARCHITECTURAL STONE CARVING AND DESIGN IN SASKATOON, SK.

We were honored when asked to be a part of the restoration on Saskatoon's oldest Italian eatery in downtown Saskatoon, Taverna Italian Kitchen. This building was built in 1907 and opened as a department store in 1907 with a seamstress above, then opened as Taverna in 1969.  Ownership changed hands eight years ago with a menu that's as authentic as it gets! Here they are watching the magic happen in our Stone Carving shop.

It's always a real pleasure to work with clients who are as passionate as we are about timeless designs and architectural stone details! Owners of Taverna above with our Stone Carver and Masonry Designer, Ryan Watson. Stay tuned for PART TWO at www.roccomasons.com ​

Our Stone Carver and Masonry Designer, Ryan Watson just wrapped up this three piece Indiana limestone address marker for a home off Valley Road in Saskatoon SK. Watson's gift in the art of hand carved stone has been proven time and time again. His carvings adorn buildings from west coast Canada to Chicago Illinois. 

With over 16 years of experience in the trade, Watson continues his dedication to the art by providing his commercial and residential clients with inspiration. The end-product is unlike any other as shown below for his award winning work on Saskatoon's King George Hotel.   ​

He's keeping history alive in Saskatoon by playing a key creative role in designing timeless stone facades on homes and buildings such as the Timber Pointe building shown below. His extensive knowledge and artistic talent in old world craftsmanship offers his clients a unique Masonry Design each and every time. Check out our galleries for more of our work and stay tuned for the installation of the 3 piece redwood address marker, coming soon!

Above is PART TWO showing the completion of us restoring this 94 year old gateway post at Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon, SK. ​Click here for PART ONE. In the winter of 2016, the left post was involved in an accident knocking it completely over. Each single block of Tyndall weighs around 450 pounds, so one can only imagine the force it took to bring the whole post down.

So to say the very least, we were extremely grateful when asked to be a part of restoring this gateway to such history in Saskatoon, in honor of our soldiers. ​

Rocco Masons was honored when asked to repair and reconstruct this 94 year old post for the gate at Woodlawn Cemetery in preparation for Saskatoon's annual Decoration Day parade and service this June. 

Our Stone Carver & Masonry Designer, Ryan Watson is seen here meticulously hand fabricating each pieces of Tyndall stone to perfection!  We replaced the damaged stones, and built the post back up again, one 200 pound piece at a time.

Stay tuned for PART TWO featuring this post being capped off to completion and check out our other videos here: ROCCO'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

For more on the Decoration parade and service we invite you to email [email protected] or call 306-477-6774.