Benjamin probably had a hand in the building of The Columns as he was a brick manufacturer in addition to his other endeavors.

Some brick manufacturers were indeed family-owned and operated, while many others were divisions of larger corporations.

Eliot signed himself as of "no occupation," and described his father as a brick manufacturer.

He worked there as a real estate developer, livery owner and brick manufacturer.

In addition, brick manufacturers successfully campaigned against the use of stone.

Following the Great Chicago Fire in late 1871, this land was again sold to several brick manufacturers to accelerate the regrowth of the city.

It was erected as the residence of a brick manufacturer, Francis Haley.

In 1910 Hill founded a national association of brick manufacturers to try and tackle the trade's endemic competition which had been threatening its ruin.

Brickworks is Australia's largest brick manufacturer with annual revenue in excess of $5.5 billion dollars and over 1500 employees.

Early enterprises included a brick manufacturer and large nursery.