Public Works

Our custom fence and gate solutions bring functionality, safety and thoughtful design to these vital community spaces.

Whether for a public park or local town square, our Division 32 decorative fence and gate capabilities transform both a property’s design as well as how seamlessly it functions. Railings that surround a playground, for example, have the potential to improve not only the park’s safety but also its curb appeal. Our historic preservation capabilities also shine in this area, as public spaces are often historic in nature and benefit from a proven expert to bring them back to life.

Spring Grove Cemetery

Industry: Historic Landmark

Type: Custom Ornamental Entrance Gate
Width: 20 feet

After a car accident destroyed the existing entrance gate at this 180-year-old cemetery in Cincinnati, Stewart Iron Works was selected to create a new one to match the historic design. Our own rich history as experts in ornamental metalwork enabled us to design and hand-craft a double panel gate that achieved the ornate aesthetic and superior quality of the original, while ensuring a functional product made to last for generations to come.

Ziegler Park

Type: Steel Picket Fencing
Linear Feet: 300

Seeking a perimeter fence that would protect children as they enjoyed this urban playground while contributing to the curb appeal of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, local development nonprofit 3CDC trusted us to fabricate and install a steel picket fence to separate the play equipment from the adjacent pool and nearby streets. Though the design itself was simple, the specs were complicated by the curved dimensions of the perimeter and elevation grades on site, requiring radiused panels that fit the landscape. Our team’s deep-rooted attention to detail ensured precision and accuracy from design through installation.

Blue Ash Town Square

Type: Steel Picket Fencing
Linear Feet: 600

As part of an extensive development project for the City of Blue Ash, we fabricated and installed decorative metal fencing in various areas of this bustling town square. Along a retaining wall outside a row of storefronts that created a fall hazard, we installed a perimeter fence to keep pedestrians and business patrons safe as they walk along the adjacent promenade. We installed similar fencing near a parking lot to provide additional protection and security. At a nearby dog park, new fencing included custom miniature picket rails that closed a gap between the bottom of the fence and the yard to ensure even the smallest dogs remained safely inside the play space. Each of these areas featured elevation changes and curved dimensions, requiring custom panels, meticulous planning and coordination, and superior attention to detail to execute flawlessly.

Fleischmann Garden

Type: Historic Gate Restoration + Repair
Dimensions: 12 x 18 feet

When the ornamental steel pedestrian gate marking the entrance to this 100-year-old park was in need of restoration and repair, the city of Cincinnati entrusted Stewart Iron Works with the exacting task. After carefully removing the gate — outfitted with two swinging doors and an ornate archway topped with an authentic gaslight fixture — we restored and repaired the original steel structure before reinstalling it between two stone pillars. The work was thorough, meticulous, and ultimately successful in breathing new life into an iconic historic element.

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