Ed Fillmer’s Ozarks Life Vault: The art of making tin ceiling tiles

NEVADA, Mo. (KY3) - W.F. Norman Sheet Metal Manufacturing in Nevada, Mo., became famous in the 1980s and 1990s after the trend of tin ceilings returned.

The company started its stamping in 1898. They continued the hand pressing of the stamp to ensure its precision.

KY3’s Ed Fillmer visited Nevada to share how these work. Here’s his story from the KY3 archives.

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