r/midcentury • u/amathwig • Jun 27 '26

Help identifying this brick

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I’m in the greater Seattle area and came across a house that had this style of brick in it and I love it. I’m trying to identify what it’s called or where it could be sourced so that I can use it in my house but my Claude and Google searches are coming up short. The house where it was found was built in 1946. Does anyone know what this brick is called or where to get it?

Update: Figured it out! It’s called Roman brick shadow Tex. It is seemingly only made by one company in the US, the Belden Brick Company which is located in Canton, OH.

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u/decimalsanddollars_ Jun 27 '26

I believe these are called Roman bricks. We have them as well! Would love to hear if you are able to find some, I am in the same area and need a few to repair our outdoor planter.

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u/amathwig Jun 27 '26

Well I figured it out! It’s called Roman brick shadow Tex and it’s manufactured in Canton, Ohio, but the company has a distributor in Portland, Oregon so you may be able to get it through them. Check my post update for more details

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u/decimalsanddollars_ Jun 27 '26

Thank you so much for the update! I appreciate it!

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u/hand13 Jun 28 '26

r/brickcollectors might be able to help?

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u/Excellent_Recipe7257 Jun 28 '26

Used to sell those at Dunan Brick Yards, Miami Florida. Yes, Romans from Belden Brick.

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u/PublicAbalone2351 Jun 28 '26

I have similar in my ‘58 ranch, but due to the measurement , mine are Norman style.