Dogtrot, known as a breezeway house, dog-run, or possum-trot, is a style of house that was common throughout the Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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11 Facts About Dogtrot house
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Dogtrot house historically consisted of two log cabins connected by a breezeway or "dogtrot", all under a common roof.
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Breezeway through the center of the Dogtrot house is a unique feature, with rooms of the Dogtrot house opening into the breezeway.
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The combination of the breezeway and open windows in the rooms of the Dogtrot house created air currents which pulled cooler outside air into the living quarters efficiently in the pre-air conditioning era.
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Secondary characteristics of the dogtrot house includes placement of the chimneys, staircases, and porches.
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The original core of the adobe Dogtrot house is still standing and being used as a Visitor Center for a nature preserve.
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The Dogtrot house was built sometime between the 1850s to 1860s and was later used at The Garden of Allah dude ranch.
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The Dogtrot house was moved to Washington, Arkansas, and has undergone restoration.
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The Dogtrot house was designated as a county seat and courtDogtrot house in 1825 by the territorial legislature.
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The Autrey House Museum, a dogtrot house built in 1849, is located in Dubach; the home is believed to be the oldest extant structure in Lincoln Parish.
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