Hollensbury Spite House, Spite house in Old Town, Alexandria, US
The Hollensbury Spite House measures only seven feet in width and twenty-five feet in depth, making it one of the narrowest residential buildings in America.
John Hollensbury constructed this narrow house in 1830 to block an alley where horse-drawn wagons caused damage to his adjacent property walls.
The interior walls of this residence display deep grooves created by wagon wheel hubs, preserving evidence of nineteenth-century transportation methods.
The building contains 325 square feet of living space across two floors, requiring specialized furniture arrangements to accommodate the restricted width.
This residential structure relies on the existing brick walls of neighboring buildings for support, incorporating them into its construction.
GPS coordinates: 38.80719,-77.04508
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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