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Louisiana Mansion 27 Aug 2013 | 03:43 pm
One of the first things that always strikes me when I see a mansion like this is its grandeur and stateliness. The second thing that strikes me is how hard it would be to paint. Look at those columns,...
Lee Mansion 26 Aug 2013 | 03:47 pm
Today's picture features what has to be one of the classic mansions of all time . . . the home of Robert E. Lee . . . the Custis-Lee Mansion. It is in Northern Virginia, near Washington DC. During the...
Tennessee Mansion 25 Aug 2013 | 05:06 pm
This picture shows a mansion in Savannah, Tennessee. It shows many of the classic characteristics I expect to see in a mansion. It has a magnificent porch, with rocking chairs, and a grand balcony. I ...
Mansions 24 Aug 2013 | 04:27 pm
Welcome to Mansion Week here at OPOD. We will be looking at the grand and stylish homes of the Rich and Famous. I think all of us have some image in our head of the classic mansion. For me, large colu...
Upscale 23 Aug 2013 | 04:01 pm
We wrap up Outhouse Week with this picture of an upscale outhouse. This is one of the fancier ones we have looked at, and it appears that it was designed to match the style of the main house. The pict...
Mississippi River 22 Aug 2013 | 03:41 pm
This is a very convenient setup . . . these three outhouses dump right into the Mississippi River. No clean up or clean out of the outhouse is required . . . it all becomes someone elses problem.
Fancy Outhouse 21 Aug 2013 | 03:53 pm
This is a picture of an outhouse in North Salem, New York. This has to be one of the more stately outhouses I have seen. The style matches that of the home, which was quiet grand.
Log Outhouse 20 Aug 2013 | 03:52 pm
Today's picture features a log outhouse. The picture was taken in Wyoming. It interesting to see how the styles of outhouses vary across the country. People used what was readily available in the area...
Classic 19 Aug 2013 | 03:50 pm
In my mind I have a picture of a classic "Old School" outhouse, but funny thing is that I am having trouble finding a picture of it. This is about as close as I can find. A classic outhouse should hav...
Outhouse of the Rich and Famous 18 Aug 2013 | 04:48 pm
As you look through pictures of outhouses, most have a very common design. This one is different, and much fancier than what you typically see. This must represent the outdoor toilet of someone import...
