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Jamaica Beach, Texas: Oil Tank House

A crazy old house built out of what appears to be the lower half of a huge, gray, spherical oil tank. Renovated to be livable, losing much of its industrial appeal.

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Oil Tank House

Crazy old house made out of what appears to be a huge spherical oil tank (or half of it anyway). It appears to be abandoned and has "KEEP OUT" signs on the door.

[Nick DiFonzo, 01/06/2003]

Oil Tank House

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Address:
Seawall Blvd., Jamaica Beach, TX
Directions:
I-45 exit 1-A. South on 61st St. to Seawall Blvd/Hwy 3005 and turn right. Drive south for a little over eight miles. The House will be on the right, just past Pirates Beach Blvd. Private home; visible from the street.
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