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AIA People’s Choice Awards
The 2019 Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has opened voting for their People’s Choice Awards: Vote Now We’re especially excited about the Cade Museum nomination as it was designed by GWWO Architects in Baltimore, Maryland who specified Goodwin on the River View at Occoquan project in Virginia. Our good friend Phoebe […]
Taking on a DIY Project? Let Goodwin Help!
Not all of our clients are building design professionals or installers. We have several clients who take on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects such as installing antique wood flooring and feature walls. The technical experts at Goodwin are always happy to provide guidance to our DIY clients. Take a look at this gorgeous River-Recovered® Heart Pine Character […]
Legacy ™ Vertical Heart Pine – A Coastal Appeal
Take a look at this gorgeous Legacy™ Vertical Heart Pine floor installed in a home in a Beaufort, South Carolina island community. Goodwin provided 1900sq.ft. if 3 ¼” solid Legacy Vertical Heart Pine flooring and stair treads for this residential remodeling project. Special thank you to the homeowner for your very kind words! “Goodwin Heart […]
Precision Engineered Heart Pine and Concrete Slabs
We are often asked if our antique flooring can be installed over concrete. The answer is, “YES!” This modern farmhouse was designed using reclaimed post and beam construction, a style typical of old New England farmhouses. Interestingly, while the design is typical, the foundation is slab on grade which is not typical of New England. […]
Another Visit from Florida Crotchwood!
A day spent watching Randy and Paula from Florida Crotchwood sawing our River-Recovered® heart cypress logs with their mobile sawmill is a day well spent. Take a look at the gorgeous slabs they were able to get from this log! You may notice a beautiful green stain on some of the slabs. When the original […]
Jeffrey Forbes Presents to Hawthorne Area Historical Society
Goodwin’s own Jeffrey Forbes was invited to present, “Behind the Scenes in Historic Preservation: A Photographic Journey” to the Hawthorne Area Historical Society as part of their recognition of National Historic Preservation Month. Jeffrey gave an overview of Goodwin’s mission and role in historic preservation. He also covered the history of the longleaf forest, introduced […]
Building Reclaimed Heart Pine Lends to the Rustic, Sleek Charm of Contemporary Farmhouse
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Sign, Sealed, Delivered!
Take a look at this sign at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville, Florida. It was crafted by Signs By Tomorrow using five of Goodwin Company’s 1×8 (+/-) sinker cypress boards at 14ft long with one live edge. Unlike new growth bald cypress, old growth sinker cypress builds up a full heart of […]
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and Legacy Vertical Heart Pine
The 80,000 square foot James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida features a vast collection of art acquired by Tom and Mary James. The couple, who has always been captivated by the art, wildlife and landscape of the western United States, has collected more than 3,000 pieces over the past five […]
Florida Crotchwood Visits Goodwin
Last week, Goodwin was privileged to be visited by Paula and Randy from Florida Crotchwood Mobile Sawmill. They helped us saw five gorgeous River-Recovered® heart cypress logs into beautiful 2.5 inch thick slabs. These “green” slabs dry out at a rate of about one inch per year. So, it will be nearly three years until […]