The Viewbank homestead foundation was made of stone but the main walls were made of clay bricks, hand-made locally. Each had a thumb print imprinted, presumably of the brick maker. Fireplaces were made of the local brick, although some were found with imported Italian marble fireplace surrounds and mantles.

Click Here to listen to archaeologist Jeremy Smith talk about the bricks at Viewbank.

Click Here to listen to archaeologist Jeremy Smith talk about the fireplaces at Viewbank.