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Section 11: Photography
Subject: Oldest house Msg# 1205076

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Jack Barnes Focus On The Pines

Joined 5/12/2004

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Nate Douty (Read)

Joined 2/18/2014

Of course there is now somewhat of a tiny home fad…will be interesting to see if that industry survives long term.

My Great Great Grandfather in the 1860s lived down below the Blackwater Refuge outside Cambridge in a single story 15'X16' home that was similar to the photo below. The 5 children slept in the rafters. Slaphead

Image below from Jack Barnes - Image Title: Eastern Shore home Uploaded: undefined
Image Info: This home, near Bishopshead, Md.[southwest of Cambridge down near the Bay], is typical of the homes of Waterman in the 1800s. George Barnes, my Great Great Grandfather raised 5 children in a similar home. They measured approximately 15' by 16' and the one shown is a single story. Bathrooms were outside and children slept in the attic.

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
This photo would indicate man’s incessant need to increase the size of his shelter/home. While we don’t know the size of the family unit this was originally intended, why has the size of a family home (at least here in the United States) continuously increased? Or is it just an indication of wealth/prosperity? Toll brothers the leading builder of luxury homes seems to be doing just fine. Of course there is now somewhat of a tiny home fad…will be interesting to see if that industry survives long term.

Image below from John McLaughlin - Image Title: Oldest house
Image Info: The oldest house remaining in Chincoteaque

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