Keppel Stone Works 2007:
515 E. Main Street, Smethport, Pennsylvania (Originally Cooper Chevrolet 1929)
photo credit: Ross Porter

Cooper Chevrolet Co.dealership originally erected and owned this building in 1929. It has switched hands several times since then.
Above is a picture of the present day inhabitor of the building: Keppel Stone Works.

Lundgren Chevrolet 1960

Keppel Stone Works 2007


2007 Jeffrey A. Keppel- Mastercarver

During 2006 Keppel Stone Works was opened for business in Smethport by Jeff Keppel and Sandra Keppel. Jeff, a master stone carver, creates stone monuments, markers, and permanent works of art. Keppel Stone provides a rennaissance to a lost art originally based in Smethport on the corner of Franklin and Water Streets, that provided the remarkable stone monuments in Rose Hill Cemetery, Colegrove Cemetery and throughout the region. Today, Keppel Stone Works provides old world quality that reaches throughout western Pennsylvania and the western tier of of New York State. Jeff works closely with each client from conception to finished product, developing a one on one relationship to achieve personalized works of exceptional design, “where art imitates life.”

In 1991, Jeff began working as a stone artist at a monument company. He received his initial training in technique and basic layout of memorials from a craftsman with over 50 years of experience. During his 15 year tenure, Jeff continued to hone his skills while attaining the coveted title of mastercarver. This environment has provided the perfect opportunity for Jeff to excel, as is evidenced in his creation of some of the most admired monuments in the area.


Keppel Stone Works can be reached at 814-887-7600

1929 Cooper Chevrolet
To Build Big Garage On Main Street
McKean County Democrat May 16, 1929
The Cooper Chevrolet Co. of Smethport broke ground this week for a large modern fireproof building to be used as a showroom and storage garage, at East Main and Nelson streets. Work will be rushed to early completion and the local Chevrolet distributing agency, one of the largest in McKean County, expects to be located in its model new quarters some time this summer. The new building will contain one story and basement and will be of brick, tile and steel construction. The structure will be a real ornament to that section of town. This desirable lot was purchased from Mrs. Anna McCarthy. At the present time the Cooper Chevrolet Co. maintains its showroom in the Bisett Block on Main Street and has its garage and service department at East Smethport.

1929 Cooper Chevrolet New Building
Ground Is Being Broke

McKean Democrat May 23, 1929
Splendid progress is being made on the job of excavating for the big brick salesroom and garage being erected by the Cooper Chevrolet Company at Main and Nelson Street.

1929 Cooper Chevrolet Garage And Show Room
McKean Democrat October 17, 1929
The beautiful new brick building at Main and Nelson Streets, which will house the salesrooms and garage of the Cooper Chevrolet Company, is now nearly ready for occupancy. The new structure is absolutely fireproof and contains a large main floor and a roomy basement. The Main Street frontage of the structure is finished off for salesroom and office purposes and large plate glass show windows will permit the attractive display of Chevrolet models. The building will also provide a large floor space for car storage and roomy facilities for the repair and machine shop department. The Cooper Co. is moving from its present garage in East Smethport into its new home this week.