192 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS March, 1906 
Slate Gives Place to [Taylor Old 
Style Tin After 80 Years’ Trial 
The roof of the old Franklin Institute, one of Philadelphia’s most cherished 
landmarks, had given trouble for nearly eighty years. Although an institution 
having for its purpose the promotion of the mechanic arts, 1ts own roof history 
has been a continuous round of inspecting, repairing and replacing. Recently 
a committee, delegated to select the best roofing material obtainable, decided 
in favor of °* Taylor Old Style’’ tin, and this historical structure now has a 
roof that will undoubtedly out-live the building. Taylor Old Style tin was 
probably never selected for a more important purpose, or by 2 more competent 
committee. 
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Our booklet, ‘“‘A Guide to Good Roofs,’’ will 
interest all who are interested in good roofs. 
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