Shards 'n Snippets
02/03/25 11:38 Filed in: Shards'n Snippets
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today.
FLASH from the PAST! 200 Powell St. San Francisco
PRESERVATION AWARD: Kessler & Associates - Francisco, CA.
California Preservation Foundation
This 1913 art deco building located one block off Union Square in San Francisco was renovated in 2008. Although the terracotta parapet was removed for safety reasons in the 1960s, the preservation architects required that a replica of the demolished parapet be reproduced. Kreysler & Associates, long considered a quality producer of historic terracotta replicas, was selected to reproduce this parapet in FRP. The project required onsite field dimensioning and mold-making of original relief pieces. Due to its lightweight, no additional structure was needed to bring the existing parapet support structure up to current earthquake codes. Even though the codes often require upgrading structures to meet current codes, the comparatively light weight of FRP over alternate materials often allows original structures to remain unaltered.
More San Francisco treats!
… The Tiled Staircases of San Francisco…. Click Image
California Decorative Tile Exhibition - SF Airport Museum ( publicly accessible!) thru June 8th 2025 … VISIT!
Tile Heritage Foundation is a SPONSOR & MEMBERSHIP supported organization! JOIN TODAY!
Tile Heritage Legacy Friends Planned Giving
Questions? EMAIL: foundation@tileheritage.org
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation? LEARN MORE!
A FREE Program of Tile Heritage Foundation -
Archive materials related to your company's history for posterity in the THF Archive and Finding Aid Index.
Photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage
Email: foundation@tileheritage.org Phone: 707.431.8453
The Foundation's archive validates the historic & current use of tile.The archive reflects the accomplishments of the Tile Industry!
Here's a current list of Contemporary Companies with folders in the Tile Heritage Archives! YOU can be one of them.. click on the image above for details or scan the QR code or email: fpundation@tileheritage.org
CLICK HERE if you are curious about what HISTORIC TILE COMPANIES are listed in the THF Archives.
Questions? EMAIL: foundation@tileheritage.org
STEWARDSHIP: What are the current vital educational activities of the Tile Heritage Foundation? LEARN MORE!
A FREE Program of Tile Heritage Foundation -
Archive materials related to your company's history for posterity in the THF Archive and Finding Aid Index.
Photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage
Email: foundation@tileheritage.org Phone: 707.431.8453
The Foundation's archive validates the historic & current use of tile.The archive reflects the accomplishments of the Tile Industry!
Here's a current list of Contemporary Companies with folders in the Tile Heritage Archives! YOU can be one of them.. click on the image above for details or scan the QR code or email: fpundation@tileheritage.org
CLICK HERE if you are curious about what HISTORIC TILE COMPANIES are listed in the THF Archives.