Addison Sod House

The Addison Sod House features thick earth walls made from grass blocks, a wooden hip roof, and triangular dormers set within sloping exterior surfaces.

James Addison constructed this prairie dwelling between 1909 and 1911, using innovative building methods that allowed the structure to endure over a century.

The house stands as a testament to early Canadian settlers who adapted their construction techniques to the limitations of available materials in prairie regions.

The multiple layers of sod walls, combined with deep-set windows, maintain internal temperatures between minus 40 and plus 40 degrees throughout the year.

The builder created holes in each sod piece to control inward crumbling during the drying process, contributing to the exceptional preservation of the structure.

Location: Oakdale No. 320

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.62140,-109.01600

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:21