So odd that I should focus on ‘skinny’ the day after our Thanksgiving Feast. Perhaps I feel a bit self-conscious. But here is an image of The Skinny House – The narrowest house in all of Boston. According to vrbo.com:
Legend says that in Colonial times Joseph Euestus and his brother inherited land the house sits on from their father. While Joseph was away, his brother built a grand house on the part of the land away from Hull Street leaving little for his brother. But it was Joseph who had the last laugh. He built the skinny house on the narrow lot in front of his brother’s home and at four stories it was enough to cut off his brother’s view of the harbor. The legend persists and today the house at 44 Hull Street is still often referred to as the ‘Spite House’.
You can stay in The Skinny House if you ever visit Boston. It rents for around $2,000 per week. Here are the details: http://www.vrbo.com/247506
That is one skinny house.
So true, you have to enter in a side door up a narrow alley. Cheers!
Amazing. Take care.
Thank you…You also
Beautiful photo Milford..!!! Cheers..!!!
Thank yo, Francisco! Cheers!
He who laughs last, laughs best lol
So true…I want one of the penthouses in the buildings on either side. They would have a gorgeous water view and be so close to all of the North End’s wonderful foods.
Great choice 🙂
Great story and the picture. I think the man was just an optimist.
It is like the old saying “He’s just playing the hand he was dealt”
Exactly 🙂
It would be hilarious if they could add more height & tower over the buildings beside it!
What a wonderfully evil idea…I like it!
Now that’s an odd one 😊
Ah, yeah, but that’s Boston for you. Cheers!
Oh I want to see that when we return! Cool!!!
It is pretty easy to find. It’s right across from Copp’s Hill Burying Ground on the Freedom Trail. After you can grab some Mike’s Pastry. =)
Is it the left one or right one ?
It is actually the little one between the two large brick buildings. Can you believe it? Cheers!
I also predicted that would be one.. I like the shrewd attitude of Joseph 🙂
Me too…He took what little was left for him and made something that people still talk about and marvel at. How smart is that! Have a great weekend!
Yeah totally like a enigma.. Happy weekend to you too 🙂
A really narrow house! Lovely shot 🙂
Oh, and it looks so cute!
Doesn’t it…I’d love to see the interior.
Yeah, now that you mention it, even I am quite intrigued. Well, why don’t you try to sneak in and get us a few shots? 😛
Thank you…It is a rather unusual place, but very picturesque.
It’s a surprising and peculiar history.
Yes, it is very unusual. But such an interesting house should have an interesting story to explain it. Cheers!
I wonder how much it would cost. Check out this narrowest house in New York: http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2013/08/15/new_york_citys_narrowest_house_sells_for_325_million.php
Narrow and expensive. I only know the rental cost on the Boston property. It’s both unique and in a nice area.