The Logan Roundhouse - aka Stewart's Folly is likely the oddest structure in the small Ohio town of Logan. The design, lacking in flat surfaces or corner, has a very low wind resistance. Concrete walls further enhance the durability to withstand extreme weather such as tornadoes or hurricanes. This building was to be a prototype for others along coastlines and Tornado Alley.
The shell construction began in 1971 and was completed in 1973. The walls are 8 inches thick at the base, and 5 inches thick in the walls. Two floors, a basement with garage, and a porch were constructed. The house was never completed, or was it ever wired for electricity.
Today it stands empty. The property is posted as "No Trespassing" - but the building can be viewed from the road easily. There is a parking area across the street that is perfect for stopping at.
coordinates : 39°32'50.04"N 82°26'14.16"W
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Wow, I wonder how they formed and poured the concrete.
ReplyDeleteI live near here- sadly there's not much to see any more. The building is still there but it's impossible to get inside. It is pretty much collapsed and filled with junk.
ReplyDeleteDidn't Chuck Norris live here?????
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