GCQY7P 106 AND KINCAID -- HISTORIC HOUSE (Traditional Cache) in Indiana, United States created by Tennison adopted by fishersfinders

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A cache by Tennison adopted by fishersfinders Message this owner

Hidden : 10/11/2005

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Should be a relatively easy cache. Permission HAS been granted by the Kincaid Realty Associates for placement of this cache. DO NOT SEARCH ON THE HOUSE ITSELF. IT IS NOT ON THE HOUSE OR ATTACHED TO ANYTHING ON THE HOUSE. IT IS NOT IN THE GARDEN, BUSHES, OR FLOWERS.

Very simple terrain. Take a look at the nice historic house. I always wondered the history surrounding this house and why it's the only one standing in such an industrial-park area. UPDATE 4-17-06: Thanks to Robert and Dan Kincaid, the owners of the house, a brief historical overview is provided. More can be found at www.flanniganhouse.org In Hamilton County Indiana. Built in 1861 There are other older structures, but either they have been moved or were built for commercial purposes. There are two remaining structures on the site: the little house which resembles a shed, and the brick house. The brick house is made of bricks dug and formed from clay on the farm and fired on site in a fashion similar to the way the potter does it at Conner Prairie. (After sand blasting the brick we noticed that the bricks are soft and may not have been fired.) The outside and inside walls of the Flannigan house are 13 inches thick brick, making it a poor candidate to be moved. Walls this thick were very unusual for a structure of its time. This may be due to the lack of wood in the area or the abundance of Indiana clay on the farm. There was no kitchen in the original brick house, although there was a summer kitchen in the little house. Originally there was no running water, no electricity, and no indoor plumbing in the house. There was a privy (out house) a one-seater, and was about 100 feet south of the house. There was a pot bellied stove in each of the main rooms to provide heat. A coal burning furnace was later added, with a basement window becoming the coal chute. Coal can still be found in the basement. The Flannigans were not the original owners of the property. The family, which included 6 children and 2 parents, built the house. The house, while built in 1861 was not part of the Underground Railroad. The biggest threat to the house. Vandals. The inside of the house has been extensively vandalize. The wall have been kicked in, perhaps some one was looking for treasure. All they got for there trouble was a sore foot. Believe me there is nothing of any value left in the house. The light fixtures, doorknobs, doors and even the bathroom sink have be stolen. If you see any suspicious activity please call the Fishers Police.
9/08 We are happy to take care of this cache for Tennison. It is a great hide and the first one we ever found like it. My oldest Jon was so proud of himself! Hope you enjoy it too. ff