Interesting Architecture

Grand Rapids, Kent Co, Michigan

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, the widow of a pirate captain, lived in an upside down house. I was fascinated. I loved drawing floor plans at my grandma's farmhouse at night when it was too dark. She had limited electrical power and no indoor plumbing.

I have to admit that I loved being a housing inspector and real property appraiser. I particularly liked walking around the house and seeing all sides not just the front. I loved going down into the basement cause that was the best place to determine the house's history, what part was built first, what was later added and how.

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