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Passing the Trowel: A Conversation with Ray Fleming

Words: Cass Stern

In the masonry world, experience is measured not just in years but in the bricks laid, the structures built, and the challenges overcome. Ray Fleming, a 77-year-old veteran mason with a career spanning several decades, offers a wealth of knowledge and ins

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Passing the Trowel: A Conversation with Ray Fleming

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