5 different tiles on building originally morturary in 1927. The peacock tile is definitely from Cal. Art Tile Co. The blue, patterned tile is from Tunisia. Also shown 3 samples, courtesy Riley Doty, which date from 1920s. The style of finish & reverse sides between illustrate differences found in Tunisian tiles of the period. All Tunisian tiles glazed fronts contain 3 little scars in the glaze,forming an equilateral triangle. These uniquely identify tiles from Tunisia as they were glazed on stacked tripods.
Originally built Morturary 1927
Peacock tile is definitely California Art Tile Co.
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bulkhead wraps around building
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