We had a small, one-room log framed family cottage built in the 1950’s that was originally a one-room hunting cabin. I always wondered why it was a hexagon shape. It was amazingly functional and comfortable. Yes, the corners could be tricky, but were used for dressers and small bedside tables. Very sorry that it burnt down after over 50 years. Enjoyed your article. Have not found much info before about these differently shaped old structures.
Thanks for your comment, @Brucepooch1! Ever since I filmed this video I've become a bit enthralled with octagons and have even found a few by chance on satellite maps haha. Thanks for watching and spreading the word!
didnt realize the history around the shape of my childhood home... thanks! and yes, furnishing the house.. particularly my bedroom back in the day SUCKED
I watched his at approximately 4:50 pm I swear, it’s just taken me a long time to think of a comment, and here it is: I like the reference to CGP, and I’m glad you put your coat on when you got cold and I appreciate the photo creds to a fellow small town media creator - loving it like always
Heck yes, everyone should check out smalltowncanada.ca NOW! I'm a big fan of Shandi's work and I'm grateful she helped me out with some footage. Brad, you kill me 😂 Thanks for all the love and support as always!
Thanks Requeza! The next part, coming your way in a few weeks, is a really neat tale that's a bit more Ontario-centric than this one; it's a phenomenon that doesn't seem to exist anywhere else in the world! But I'll leave you in suspense until then.
I stayed in one of these octagon homes on Amherst island just outside of Bath Bath or Kingston, Ontario it seem to have been made of aluminum. If I recall correctly, we were told that it was made during the mass return of Canadian soldiers during the second world war and the dire need of housing and her new families. so apparently what the Government did was they dismantled Lancaster is in Halifax bombers and built the frames and skin into homes. How true this is or not I have no idea.
I remember looking at that one on a map during my research phase. It's a shame to see it fall into disrepair, hopefully someone can revitalize it indeed. Thanks for sharing!
The Gore Bay marina building was built by my uncle, Brad Graham. Brad and many in my family learned their carpentry and house and large building skills from my grandfather Floyd Graham who built most of the early homes on Manitoulin Island. Great videos by the way!
Very interesting, thank you for sharing! I asked around with the folks at the Recorder and The Expositor about what they remembered from that build, but it had been so long that they didn't recall much! I appreciate you helping to close a bit of that gap.
I just saw a photo of the train station the other day which had quite an octagonal wing to it as well! I'm hoping to get out to see that home in town this year sometime.
Unfortunately they are different to maintain and were truly small , but could be charming , but more subtle for a country house or farmhouse and furniture didn’t fit.
We had a small, one-room log framed family cottage built in the 1950’s that was originally a one-room hunting cabin. I always wondered why it was a hexagon shape. It was amazingly functional and comfortable. Yes, the corners could be tricky, but were used for dressers and small bedside tables. Very sorry that it burnt down after over 50 years. Enjoyed your article. Have not found much info before about these differently shaped old structures.
Thanks for your comment, @Brucepooch1! Ever since I filmed this video I've become a bit enthralled with octagons and have even found a few by chance on satellite maps haha. Thanks for watching and spreading the word!
didnt realize the history around the shape of my childhood home... thanks! and yes, furnishing the house.. particularly my bedroom back in the day SUCKED
The Woodchester home is absolutely stunning! Another wonderful video and thanks so much for sharing my clip!
I'm grateful you were able to help me out with this one! Thanks very much, Shandi! Now everyone go visit smalltowncanada.ca!
I watched his at approximately 4:50 pm I swear, it’s just taken me a long time to think of a comment, and here it is: I like the reference to CGP, and I’m glad you put your coat on when you got cold and I appreciate the photo creds to a fellow small town media creator - loving it like always
Heck yes, everyone should check out smalltowncanada.ca NOW! I'm a big fan of Shandi's work and I'm grateful she helped me out with some footage.
Brad, you kill me 😂 Thanks for all the love and support as always!
That cliffhanger at the end really has me fascinated on what is to come!!
Another interesting episode and awaiting on the next one :)
Thanks Requeza! The next part, coming your way in a few weeks, is a really neat tale that's a bit more Ontario-centric than this one; it's a phenomenon that doesn't seem to exist anywhere else in the world! But I'll leave you in suspense until then.
this was on my bike commute to work for 4 years. such a cool thing to see every single day
So glad I found your channel.
I stayed in one of these octagon homes on Amherst island just outside of Bath Bath or Kingston, Ontario it seem to have been made of aluminum. If I recall correctly, we were told that it was made during the mass return of Canadian soldiers during the second world war and the dire need of housing and her new families. so apparently what the Government did was they dismantled Lancaster is in Halifax bombers and built the frames and skin into homes. How true this is or not I have no idea.
Warren, these octagons are ruining my life 😂 because I am also on the look out for them!
Another excellent video, Warren!
Haha I'm so sorry to welcome you to the madness! Thanks for the comments and for following the series!
The octagon school house in Morton Ontario is about 10 miles from my place. A friend of mine used to own it. It needs to be restored.
I remember looking at that one on a map during my research phase. It's a shame to see it fall into disrepair, hopefully someone can revitalize it indeed. Thanks for sharing!
I'm building an octagon house. Interior is a cut down the middle with 2nd story balcony. Less is more.
The Gore Bay marina building was built by my uncle, Brad Graham. Brad and many in my family learned their carpentry and house and large building skills from my grandfather Floyd Graham who built most of the early homes on Manitoulin Island. Great videos by the way!
Very interesting, thank you for sharing! I asked around with the folks at the Recorder and The Expositor about what they remembered from that build, but it had been so long that they didn't recall much! I appreciate you helping to close a bit of that gap.
There are 2 octagon houses in Brampton, Ontario dating around 1890 and designed by William Bird.
The algorithm winds blew fair and I sailed into a very interesting place...
I live in an octo home. It doesn't have a single rectangular room.
Interesting, and nicely done.
Many thanks, D'Arcy!
2 great examples in port hope Ontario
I just saw a photo of the train station the other day which had quite an octagonal wing to it as well! I'm hoping to get out to see that home in town this year sometime.
Nicely done!
I’m loving your channel. Ty
Thank you very much, Linda! Please help spread the word, I need all the support I can get!
Unfortunately they are different to maintain and were truly small , but could be charming , but more subtle for a country house or farmhouse and furniture didn’t fit.
Interesting