Hi folks,

A colleague of mine has excavated some ceramic roofing
tiles (barrel tiles) from two early 20th century sites
in Riverside County, California.  Both sites are
located near a town known historically as a center for
small ceramic industries owned by Mexican-Americans.

Excavators found two ceramic kilns and waster tiles at
one site, and some tiles have an impressed mark
reading "CASA BLANCA CORONA".

A large dump/waster pile was excavated at the second
site; tiles from that location are impressed marks
reading "D.J.C.P.",   "CASA BLANCA CORONA",   and "LA
OLLA TILE CORONA".  The latter mark is within a
triangle.

Does anyone have any information on these marks?
Anyone found them at other locations?  Is there any
chance of finding a roof tile makers mark guide?

Please reply to me off list if you have specific
information on these marks.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Sarah Cowie
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