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Historic Draper Street Black Slate Roofs – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

By Sheena Owen Mar 22nd, 2018

Most of the black slate roofs on Draper Street have been recently renovated to preserve their historic status. These natural roof slates, produced in Quebec, Canada are tested ASTM S1 and will last 75-100 years. Draper Street is named after William Henry Draper who was a politician, judge and lawyer in Upper Canada.

Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church – 756 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

By Sheena Owen Mar 12th, 2018

The Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, built in 1872 is said to be the most Irish church in America with its Connemara marble pillars, exterior and stained glass windows. The Victorian Gothic style church was rebuilt after the 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906 at 5:12 am.

Historic Draper Street Black Slate Roofs – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church – 756 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

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