WORK: Tin Ceiling Tiles
ARTWORK AT ROCKY RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tin Ceiling Tile (1)
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DESCRIPTION:
These three tin ceiling tiles are from the historic Primett Building located at 19064 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River. Stamped tin tiles such as these were a more affordable alternative to fancy plaster finishing techniques. They were developed in the 1850s, experienced their height of production in the 1890s, and continued to be used into the early 20th century. Subsequently, most such tiles were either dismantled or covered up with drywall. These tiles escaped this fate and thus are a part of both Rocky River and American architectural history.
