Marseilles tiles were introduced to New Zealand in about 1901. The vivid terracotta colour contrasted with the red oxide paint of corrugated iron roofs and the grey of slate roofs. Marseilles tiles were especially popular for English-style houses.
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Marseilles tiles are derived
Simon Cowham (not verified)
04 April 2011
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