Unraveling the Mystery of the Pittsburgh Toilet: A Dive into Architectural History
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2024
- Join Jeff from LiveInMN as we explore the curious world of the Pittsburgh Toilet, a unique architectural feature found in older homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discover the practical reasons behind placing toilets in unfinished basements, the evolution of plumbing, and the cultural impact of this quirky relic. From factory workers' convenience to the challenges of early plumbing systems, this video unveils the hidden stories of the Pittsburgh Toilet.
I grew up in Pittsburgh, had a grandmother that had a toilet out in the open in her basement and shower nearby, and I never understood why. My grandfather was a steelworker at one point, but I never knew this story. Makes sense. Thanks.
I've seen quite few of these in WA. Some have been remodeled so they have walls, a fan, and a few more creature comforts.
Ever see a coffin looking lead lined box in an attic . It’s an old water heater late 1800s
I don’t see a lot of plumbing in attics for Minnesota but I will keep my eye out for this relic!
Put one in the house I built 35 years ago, great for after working outside or coming in from the pool. However, this one is enclosed!! Progress I guess! lol
The house I grew up in outside of Detroit about an hour north of the city limits had a toilet and shower in the corner of the basement. It was a 1950s home. Also had a small kitchen in the basement. Very strange set up. This was back in the 1990s. All the appliances were original and still worked. My father later finished the basement.
That’s so cool to have history in your home like that. I love how those old appliances never seem to break down.
@@LiveInMN It was cool. The original stove, and fridge were 1950s in the basement. Worked fine until my family moved out over a decade ago.
I remember when the "bathroom" down there just had half a wall with glass block and a curtain. Thee shower was just hot/cold pipe out of the wall with a floor drain. The sink was next to the washer/dryer
Ah the Italian Kitchen! Many Italian families back then would install a 2nd kitchen in the basement for cooking during the hot summer months. My house had one in NJ growing up that my grandfather installed. Several of my relatives had the same and it was always amazing to have the extra cooking space for parties.
@@JoeVoorhees So that what it was called. We had many summer parties in that basement in the 2000s. It was always nice to cook or have a fridge full of drinks.
I've always wondered why my friend's house had a naked working toilet in the basement under the stairs next to the washing machine. They bought it that way.
They have toilets like this in Iowa too.
Yep. Got one in my laundry/shower room in the basement. Go down there after work, use the facilities, shower, dirty clothes in laundry. I would say at least half of homes in Iowa built before 1965-70 have this. Grandparents had a kitchen stove in basement too. Used for holidays and canning in the summer.
We had one
Found one in Iowa 1887 building disconnected. Would have been pumped from a sisteren to it and heated by the sun basically
We have erie toilets, same thing
2 hours away is the Cleveland Steamer
Also know as dads toilet, or the mens room.😂🍻
And kids would probably know Dad was home when they heard the (loud) Dad Dump on the throne! 😅
I doubt they had a washing machine! What year are we talking about here? Better do more research…
Good point, it wasn't until about the middle of the 20th century that more than half the homes in America had an electric washing machine.
There was a Mario Bros. ad before this video. Hmmm
Or another explanation might be. Someone placed a toilet over a clean out access that happens to be in the middle of a basement floor.