Tar Paper Siding

Back in the early 1900's people were transitioning from log houses to dog-trot houses,to variations of cottages. Boards that formed house walls had holes, splits, and cracks,here and there that let in a lot of heat and cold. In an attempt to cover those holes in a (somewhat attractive way) manufactuors came up with a product that was called tar paper. It came in various size rolls and colors. It was easy to install with special large headed tacks and could be cut with sissors or any sharp edge. It was an instant hit. Cheap, available, and a big saver on heat and
electric bills.....it was a winner.