923 Goldfloss Street, House, c. 1915

A one-story tri-gable cottage with a hipped-roof porch supported by turned posts and sawn brackets. The structure is clad in asbestos shingle siding with exposed purlins and a diamond attic vent in the side gables. 1930 CD: (911) J. Frank and Annie Casper (W), a carpenter; 1940 CD: same, owner-occupant; 1950 CD: same.

Purlins - A purlin (or historically purline, purloyne, purling, perling) is a longitudinal, horizontal, structural member in a roof.

Asbestos siding was used extensively in buildings and homes from the 1930s until the 1970s, when its use was banned. It was used originally because of the fire resistant properties of asbestos. Because asbestos is a mineral and fibrous, adding asbestos to siding materials also increased strength and durability, while providing some insulation and fireproofing to the structure. If asbestos shingles are on your home and are in good condition and left undisturbed, they are usually NOT a serious problem. Get a professional opinion.