Hi fellas

[Joshr29]

I posted a thread a while back asking how old a cement lined privy could be in North Texas. i guess im trying to figure out if there was a law that came into play that would force this or maybe these farmers were a little more well off. I would love to dig it I just don't wanna waste my time for a bunch of 1950's beer bottles. Ive posted some some pics for y'all so I hope they help. Thanks everyone in advance.

 

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[flinthunter]

Are you sure its a privy and not a well? The slab could be the floor of a pump house.

 

[surf]

Yo Josh,

What's the diameter of the hole & the thickness of the concrete, approximately? How about the size of the slab?

Has a certain septic look to it...

 

[Joshr29]

There is actually a pump house still standing. The cement is about 10 inches thick an its about 8 foot by 8 foot in length and width. Thanks guys.

 

[surf]

Hey Josh,

If I wanted to learn more, I'd look down the hole with a good flashlight, or I'd dig down a couple, 3 feet on one outside side to see if there was a concrete vault beneath. If there was, I'd leave it alone. The hole looks saw cut from here in the balcony...

What's the vintage on the pump house?

Abbey Mills Pumping Station

 

[MrSchulz]

I dont believe that is a privy...

 

[Joshr29]

The outside of the cement has some big rocks around it to prevent a washout. I moved some and you can dig right under the slab. It definitely does not have cement walls. I have dug down a little and I found some vintage milk glass beauty products. I just don't want to waste my time and I value y'all's opinion on these things. Thanks again everyone. Maybe that will help pinpoint what it is a little better. HH

 

[Joshr29]

Update. I found the actual sewer line and it runs in a completely different direction if that helps y'all in anyway. Sorry to be a bother I would just love to dig it. In case I haven't posted it the house was abandoned in the early 1960's. Thanks everyone.

 

[Produce Guy]

Could it be a storm shelter?

 

[Joshr29]

Thanks for the post produce guy but they actually have a storm shelter that appears to be the same age. Dating that could help a bunch to. Does anyone know when underground cement made cellars came about in Texas? Thanks again everyone. I have some bottle finds from today to post latter on. HH.