About Us

Directions to Heldeberg:
We're located about 30 minutes southwest of Albany, New York on Route 443 in the village of East Berne.

Company History

In 1955, members of the Paul Giebitz family started Heldeberg Bluestone. Bob Giebitz, the oldest son writes:

"When Paul and I were teenagers working on our family's Lakeview Farm, Dad was always saying 'there must be something else we can do with these rocks besides plowing them'. The rock quarry on the farm which is the same strata as Grippy quarry gave him the idea. While Dad was the founder and dreamer of the business, it was Paul Jr. and Ellie who put it over. Their hard work and skills made Heldeberg Bluestone what it is today."

The photo above shows Paul and Eleanor with Paul Giebitz, Sr. (front row) and others at a building stone convention in the early years.

In 1960, the family started another location in Rutland, Vermont, calling it Splitface Marble Corporation and specializing in marble products.

In the 1970's, an existing quarry and fabricating plant in Sidney, NY was purchased from American Bluestone. This location was called Heldeberg Bluestone of Unadilla. While the name "American Bluestone" was purchased along with the property, it was decided to rename this plant to carry on the Heldeberg name recognition.

Also during the 1970's, Splitface Marble Corporation was moved from Rutland, VT to Glens Falls, NY. A farm property near the Glens Falls airport was purchased and the big old barn was renovated to make room for a large showroom.

The story doesn't stop at the 1970's.... Heldeberg continued on through the millenium to the present day. We're searching for just the right photos to add to this page so we can tell you what went on in the 80's, 90's and beyond. But we will tell you that Paul and Eleanor look a little older than they did in the photo above!