The "architectural oddity" in my Dad's backyard
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Have you ever heard the phrase "built like a brick shit house?" Have you ever seen a real one before? How about a two-seater? Well, my Dad has a 120 year-old one in his backyard!
Dad's house was built in 1886 by Alfred Shrum. Shrum had salvaged the bricks to build the home (and the outhouse!) from the old courthouse. He paid $285 for the bricks. The house has a basement, 2 full stories, and a 3 story tower.
The outhouse may be on Dad's property, but he doesn't actually own it. Carol Shrum, a descendent of the original owner and builder, made provisions in her will to deed the outhouse to the John Hay Center.
So.....if you ever wondered.....that's what a brick shit house really looks like. :-)
Have you ever heard the phrase "built like a brick shit house?" Have you ever seen a real one before? How about a two-seater? Well, my Dad has a 120 year-old one in his backyard!
Dad's house was built in 1886 by Alfred Shrum. Shrum had salvaged the bricks to build the home (and the outhouse!) from the old courthouse. He paid $285 for the bricks. The house has a basement, 2 full stories, and a 3 story tower.
The outhouse may be on Dad's property, but he doesn't actually own it. Carol Shrum, a descendent of the original owner and builder, made provisions in her will to deed the outhouse to the John Hay Center.
So.....if you ever wondered.....that's what a brick shit house really looks like. :-)
posted by Carissa @ 5:10 PM
2 Comments:
At 3:30 PM, October 10, 2021 ,
Cmills said...
Do you know what the wooden wheel with the hooks hanging from it in the basement was used for.
At 3:31 PM, October 10, 2021 ,
Cmills said...
Any history on this home would be appreciated.
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