Tag: Ornamental Concrete-block

Category: Building Material

Ornamental concrete-block was a popular early-twentieth-century building material in which molded cement blocks were cast with decorative faces, giving modest structures the appearance of cut stone. Produced locally with simple block-making machines, the units allowed builders to introduce pattern, texture, and architectural interest at low cost. In communities such as Fairhope, Alabama, ornamental concrete?block appeared in churches, dwellings, and small commercial buildings, often combined with stucco or brick trim. The material's versatility made it a favored choice for craftsmen like Axal Johnson, whose work demonstrated how these patterned blocks could lend a distinctive, handcrafted character to otherwise utilitarian forms. - AsNotedIn

---

Places

Place	Type	AsNotedIn	Locale
Place	Type	AsNotedIn	Locale
Twin Beach AME Church, Fairhope		NRHP	Fairhope