Pickle Barrel House, Historic barrel-shaped residence in Grand Marais, Michigan, US.
The Pickle Barrel House features two connected barrel structures, with the main 16-foot-tall section serving as living space and bedroom, while a smaller barrel contains the kitchen.
Built in 1926 by architect Harold S. Cunliff, this house was commissioned by Reid-Murdock Company to promote their Monarch Foods line through William Donahey's Teenie Weenie characters.
The residence reflects early 20th-century advertising innovation, transforming a promotional concept from Donahey's Chicago Tribune cartoons into an actual living space.
The Grand Marais Historical Society operates tours from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily during July and August, with weekend hours in June and September.
The structure required additional bracing during construction as the barrel shape twisted when door and window openings were cut into the wooden panels.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 46.67112,-85.98474
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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