Historic New Orleans Roofing Slate

By nikkie84, 6 March, 2010
Description

These slates were mined in Pennsylvania and floated down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on rafts. They were used for roofing material after the disastrous fire which occured on Good Friday, March 21, 1788. Each one was individually hand shaped. This one came from an old building in New Orleans.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Slate
Distinguishing marks
Don Davey, Archie's Sketches 4804 Elmwood Parkway, Metairie, Louisiana 70003
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1976?
Weight
2 1/2 lbs.
History
I got this item at a church yard sale.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$1.50
For Sale?
No
Photos

Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 10 months ago

What is the value of the slate ?
St.Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 10 months ago

What is the value of the slate on this date August 27, 2010 ?
Because I have one that I am selling,
ST. LOUIS CATHERAL .
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