We love this photo taken in the early 1900s at one of the three quarries the George Dodds and Sons Granite Company owned and operated. We are so proud of the history and the legacy we leave behind and continue…
Symbolism- By Desiree Roose
So many times, I have been walking through a cemetery and noticed in the historic part many different carvings and wondered why someone would put that on a monument. Modern memorials are known for images that are individual to every…
Then and Now: The Van Cartmell Memorial
The Van Cartmell Memorial is located in Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum in Springfield, OH. Mr. Cartmell was once the president of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. This hand-carved memorial is made out of Victoria White Granite! Visit our Facebook page to…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Vanhoose memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Black Ultimate granite and features a beautiful laser scene of a lake and geese. The memorial was designed by our Director…
Reading Terminal Building
An original photo of the Reading Terminal Building in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This Renaissance-inspired building once housed the Reading Railroad. Today it is known as the Reading Terminal Market and is open to the public as a marketplace. The building façade…
The Importance of a Trust-Covered Warranty- By Desiree Roose
What is a trust-covered memorial? It means that when you purchase a certain type of granite, a portion of that sale goes into a trust at a local bank. We cannot touch that money unless a claim is made on…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Stemley memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Rock of Ages Wild Rose granite and was designed by our Dayton memorial consultant Taylor M. Thoma. It is located at the…
Why Longevity of a Memorial Company Matters- By Desiree Roose
When shopping for a memorial many people do not take into consideration the longevity of a company. Our society is so “in the now,” that many people do not take the time to understand the importance of longevity when buying…
Dodds Memorials A History You Probably Didn’t Know: Penn Station by Desiree Roose
Dodds had a hand in many famous buildings around the country including the famous Penn station in New York City. The original Pennsylvania Railroad Station was constructed and completed in 1910, the façade fabricated in Milford Pink Granite quarried by…
Keeping Their Memory Alive During the Holidays- By Desiree Roose
Losing someone you love during the holidays can be difficult that first year, but over time it gets easier. You, however, never forget and every time the holidays roll around you still get that feeling of missing them. For me,…