Founded by Dale Johnson in 1993, Old World Stone Carving creates hand-carved architectural stonework, sculpture, and other commissioned art from its Ohio studio. Johnson has been taking commissions since 1989, working with clients across the country and personally guiding projects from sketches through carving, delivery, and installation. The studio’s work spans historic reproductions and original designs, with progress photos giving clients a view of each piece as it takes shape.
Cleveland Stone WorkA small family-run business with more than 20 years in the stone industry, Cleveland Stone Work has built its name around hands-on craftsmanship for Northeast Ohio customers. Its mobile studio creates custom memorial and architectural lettering on-site, while also helping local schools, churches, and nonprofits use engraved brick campaigns to raise funds.BRUNSWICK, OH
Works in Stone, IncFounded by stone mason Steven Ferrari, Works in Stone is a Pennsylvania company that casts architectural elements, restores historic masonry and creates hand-carved stonework. Ferrari learned traditional Scottish restoration methods as an apprentice to fourth- and fifth-generation masons and now brings more than 30 years of onsite masonry and terra-cotta experience to projects across the country. The company’s distinctive work combines old-world craft with modern casting, including its simulated terra-cotta process developed with Edison Coatings materials.UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA
Ralston Art MemorialFounded by John Ralston in 1896, Ralston Art Memorial creates headstones, monuments, and other engraved memorials from its shop in historic Howard, Ohio. The family-owned and operated business has remained in the Ralston family through four generations and now includes a fifth generation, while serving Knox County and Central Ohio for more than a century. It also takes on custom stone etching projects for schools and local organizations.HOWARD, OH
Columbus Marble WorksFamily-owned Columbus Marble Works has been designing and manufacturing memorials and architectural stonework in Columbus, Mississippi, since 1846. Now operated by the heirs of Thomas Arthur McGahey, the fifth generation of McGaheys is active in the business, which works from a more-than-130,000-square-foot plant combining computer-controlled machinery with hands-on stonecraft. Its custom work ships throughout the United States and to several other countries.COLUMBUS, OH