A stonemason by trade and an artist in his soul, Jim Gomes is recognized as one of the finest master masons in the state of Rhode Island. He's worked with conventional brick and fieldstone, as well as more uncommon materials like imported carved coral that only the most talented masons can fashion into a fireplace spanning the width of a room. Today, Jim Gomes is also recognized as one of the top lighthouse replica artists in the world.
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WHAT'S NEW:

Roker Pier Lighthouse

Jim is putting the finishing touches on his latest masterpiece, a seven-foot replica of the Roker Pier Lighthouse in England. Commissioned by the Sunderland Maritime Mutual Insurance Company, this replica contains over 1,800 stones.

Jim is inviting everyone to stop by and see it before it is shipped to Great Britain. There will be an open house this Sunday, May 20 from 10 am until 5 pm at 89 Hope Avenue in Hope, Rhode Island. For more information, please call 401-828-3911.

The Kent County Daily Times has a wonderful article on Jim and his work "Coventry stone mason takes on his dream job."

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