Availability of Salvaged Paving Bricks/Stones

Paving bricks and stones were commonly used to build streets during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From time to time, they are removed during street reconstruction projects. Because the public has shown an interest in making use of old paving bricks and stones, Public Works has established a procedure to make them available for purchase.

In 2006, Public Works removed and salvaged a quantity of granite stones when we reconstructed various Minneapolis streets. They are available on a first come/first served basis to the general public and to City NRP neighborhood organizations, departments and agencies.

Type of Brick/Stone	Approximate Size - Each	Approximate Weight - Each	Cost - Each
Small grey granite	6” x 4.5”	13 lbs.	$2.00
Large grey granite	10” x 7”	30 lbs.	$2.00
Large rose granite (limited quantity)	10” x 7”	19 lbs.	$2.00

Photograph of grey granite brick

Photograph of rose granite brick

How To Purchase

Click on the links to Form 1 (Rules) (pdf) and Form 2 (Release of Liability) (pdf). Print out, fill in and mail Form 1 and Form 2, along with a copy of your Driver’s License, to:

City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works
Attention: PAVING BRICKS
Room 203 City Hall, 350 S. 5th Street
Minneapolis MN 55415

City Staff will then contact you by phone to set up an appointment for you to select, load, pay for, and take your paving bricks. A map will be mailed to you when your appointment is set up.

See Form 1 (Rules) (pdf) for additional instructions.