Roof shingles, slate

Object/Artifact

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Previously, the shingles were packed in a cardboard box that disintegrated.

Name/Title

Roof shingles, slate

Entry/Object ID

2024.22.33

Description

Rectangular sheets of grey slate with holes.

Context

Note from All Weener says slates are from original Saugatuck Pump House roof. The building was constructed in 1904. Dr. William Shorey, who converted the Pump House into a cottage, installed a new asphalt shingle roof in 1974.

Collection

Objects: historical artifacts

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.22

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Dimension Description

each is slightly different size

Height

10 in

Width

18 in

Depth

1/4 in

Location

Building

Garage, History Center

Condition

Notes

The thin sheets of stone are very soft and flake easily.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum/Shorey Cottage/Pump House, Shorey, Dr. William

Create Date

June 1, 2024

Update Date

June 1, 2024