The Sod House

 

Sod House

 

This pioneer home is made of dirt slabs.  The walls are 3 feet thick which makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  The house is 12 foot wide and 20 feet long.

 

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 This is an inside view which includes the stove and cupboards.

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 This is the Cyclone Cellar sign.

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 This is an inside view which includes the kitchen table.

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 This is a gopher on top of the cyclone cellar door.

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 This is an inside view which includes the bed.

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 This is a picture from behind the Sod House.

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 This view includes the bed and the window.

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 This is a side view of the Sod House.