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Rexburg, Idaho: Boat-Shaped House

Supposedly built in the aftermath of the 1976 Teton Dam collapse, which produced a flood that destroyed much of Rexburg.

Boathouse Mobile Home Park

Address:
511 N 12th W, Rexburg, ID
Directions:
Boathouse Mobile Home Park. Northwest edge of town, on the east side of N 12th W. Private property - visible from street.
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Boat-shaped Home.

Boat-Shaped House

House in the shape of a boat.

[Dave Wood, 03/09/2020]

The builders of the Boat House were supposedly inspired by the 1976 disaster-collapse of the nearby Teton Dam, which produced a flood that destroyed much of Rexburg. August 2020: Photo added.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Museum of Rexburg: Teton Flood ExhibitMuseum of Rexburg: Teton Flood Exhibit, Rexburg, ID - 2 mi.
Birthplace of TelevisionBirthplace of Television, Rigby, ID - 12 mi.
Collapsed Teton Dam OverlookCollapsed Teton Dam Overlook, Newdale, ID - 15 mi.
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Frostop Root Beer Mug, Ashton, ID - 24 mi.

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