Tiny Houses of Kanawha City
Yesterday, I shared with you a photo of a shanty by Jerry Waters. After I found that picture I started exploring his site and discovered this link to the Tiny Houses of Kanawha City. Jerry gave me permission to share them with you. Here is what Jerry has to say about them.
Kanawha City has always been known as both a place of Mansions and Bungalows. The Libby Owens Ford glass plant brought many workers to Kanawha City, especially from Belgium. Add to that mix the many others who decided to call Kanawha City home, and you have a very eclectic bunch of houses from the very fine to the very modest.
One of the odd things about Kanawah City is how many of the lots were laid out: These were only 20 feet wide. The homes that were built on these narrow lots sometimes were only 13 feet wide themselves!
Over the years, many people added to the backs of these houses, since they couldn’t add to the sides. One former city official, knowing that property codes were about to change, bought up all the remaining 20 foot lots and built tiny houses on them in the 50s. Here are some of these interesting little houses…..
I am showing you some of my favorites here, so be sure and go see all of the tiny houses by visiting the Tiny Houses of Kanawha City page on Jerry Water’s site.
Photo Credit: Jerry Waters
This little bungalow is probably the closest to an original
Two story tiny house that looks much bigger than it is.
One of the fancier tiny houses in Kanawha City
Another two story tiny house
Nice porch and stone work.
Simple, pleasing design.
Large window with an inviting entry way.
This beautiful little house is perfection in miniature. Larger than the others, but still compact none the less.
by Kent Griswold (Tiny House Blog)
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