Man Sets Record for Largest Brick Collection

Listen to this article Tulsa: Great-grandfather Clem Reinkemeyer owns a massive collection of bricks in his barn.The 87-year-old from Tulsa,...
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Tulsa: Great-grandfather Clem Reinkemeyer owns a massive collection of bricks in his barn.
The 87-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has spent 40 years collecting unique bricks.
His collection, consisting of 8,882 bricks, has earned him a Guinness World Record.
Clem was surprised to learn he holds the record.
His daughter Celia and her husband Dan Bisett organized the count in secret.

Surprise Record

While Clem was away, friends helped Celia and Dan count every brick.
They secretly applied for the record and planned a surprise for Clem.
Upon returning home, Clem received his official Guinness World Records certificate.
Clem’s passion for bricks has grown over decades of collecting.

Brick Origins

A retired mathematical engineer and real estate developer, Clem collects bricks from across the U.S.
His bricks come from streets, old buildings, and historic houses.
Each brick has a story, with many originating from demolished structures.
He even owns bricks with spelling mistakes, including one with a backward ‘S’ on “Tulsa.”
“Oklahoma might have the most misspelled bricks,” Clem joked.

Historical Significance

Clem estimates many bricks in his collection were made between 1870 and 1910.

Brickmakers crafted these early bricks from heat-resistant clay for fireplaces.

One of his favorite pieces is a sidewalk brick from Washington D.C.

The manufacturer once stood where the Pentagon is now located.

Global Collection

Clem’s collection includes bricks from Germany, Greece, Ireland, and New Zealand.
He has a section dedicated to international bricks in his barn.
Some of his oldest bricks date back thousands of years.
One Roman brick in his collection is from the year 100 AD.
His passion for history makes each brick a valuable piece of the past.

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