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Bogenschnitts, Wabens, Schuppens….the German way!

By Sheena Owen Dec 4th, 2014

The Germans know how to install a great looking and practical roof! The shapes of the German style slates are designed and installed to the direction of the prevailing winds so that the water runs along the curved lower edge and down the face of the slate. A bogenschnitt can be ordered “right” or “left”. A Waben looks like a honeycomb pattern.

NSA Fall Conference (October 24-26, 2014) – Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

By Sheena Owen Nov 6th, 2014

The National Slate Association’s Fall Conference was held at the beautiful Chateau Frontenac located inside the walls of Old Quebec City. Built in 1892 by Canadian Pacific Railway, this luxury hotel sits on a cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

North Country Unfading Black roofing slate

By Sheena Owen Sep 10th, 2014

North Country Unfading Black meets or exceeds the requirements of an S-1 rated roofing slate under ASTM C-406. This fine material is available in smooth textured 3/16”, ¼” and 3/8” nominal thickness as well as medium textured ¼” nominal thickness.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel (“The Empress”) Victoria, British Columbia,...

By Sheena Owen Aug 25th, 2014

Build between 1904-1908, The Fairmont Express (“The Empress”) is Victoria, British Columbia’s most famous and oldest hotel, officially opening on January 20, 1908. Designed by architect, Francis Rattenbury, this chateau style hotel served as a terminus hotel for Canadian Pacific Steamship line.

Shannon Mews – 7101 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

By Sheena Owen Aug 15th, 2014

Shannon Mews is the second mansion built by Vancouver’s first millionaire, Benjamin Tingley Rogers. BT Rogers, an American sugar producer, came to Canada in 1889 with a vision of starting his own sugar business. In 1890 with the City of Vancouver’s blessing, Rogers opened the British Columbia Sugar Refining Company.

McTavish Pumping Station

By Sheena Owen Jul 29th, 2014

Located above McGill University’s campus on the south slope of Mount Royal (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), the McTavish Pumping Station is the source of Montreal’s water distribution. Build between 1928-1932, it was designed by famous Montreal architect Jean-Omer Marchand and named after famous Montreal Businessman, Simon McTavish (1750-1804).

Museum of the City of New York (MCNY)

By Sheena Owen Jul 9th, 2014

Since it first opened its doors to the public in 1923, The Museum of the City of New York has embraced the past, present, and future of the Big Apple, celebrating the city’s cultural diversity. In 1932, the museum moved to its current location at 1220 Fifth Avenue, a building with stately columns and a towering slate roof.

The Church of Our Lady Immaculate Conception (Guelph’s greatest historical...

By Sheena Owen Jul 3rd, 2014

This Roman Catholic gothic style church was built between 1875 and 1883 using local limestone. Its 200 feet twin towers were completed in 1926. To this day it is one of Guelph’s longest construction projects as it took almost 50 years to complete.

Montgomery Chapel – San Francisco Theological Seminary

By Sheena Owen Jun 24th, 2014

Built in 1897, the Montgomery Chapel was named after wealthy businessman, Alexander Montgomery. It is said; he donated $250,000 in 1889 and another $10,000 in 1891 which was used to build Montgomery and Scott halls. In his Will he also donated another $175,000 to the Seminary.

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