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Historic Gays, IL and the two story outhouse!
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Gays, IL.... Where the outhouse is located
Gays, IL.... Where the outhouse is located
The Two Story Outhouse
The Two Story Outhouse
Two Story Outhouse, Gays
Two Story Outhouse, Gays
Two Story Outhouse, Gays
Two Story Outhouse, Gays
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Gays, IL 61928
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Located in Gays, Illinois, the Two-Story Outhouse stands as a unique piece of history in the town. Built in 1869, this fascinating structure once served as a restroom for both apartment dwellers and patrons of a general store. Despite the demolition of the store and apartments, the two-story outhouse has endured, offering a glimpse into the past.

Featuring two levels with a total of four seats, the outhouse allowed multiple users simultaneously. The top floor was utilized by apartment residents, while the bottom floor catered to store visitors. Waste from the upper level was cleverly directed behind a concealed wall into a pit, showcasing the innovative design of this historical facility.

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5.06 reviews
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Bruce K.
7/10/2024

The major attraction in Gays, this is indeed a Two Story Outhouse. I was unable to prove how it works as it was padlocked and secured. You'll just have to use your imagination and that's what...

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Jason V.
12/20/2021

One of the goofiest roadside attractions in Illinois lies in the small town of Gays, about 10 minutes from Mattoon. Some may ask, "Why in the hell does this exist?" or "How does this thing get...

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Matt U.
4/19/2012

Always a momentous occasion when we drive by the Two Story Outhouse in the metropolous of Gays, IL. This town fo 300 boasts one of the most bizarre, yet strangely facinating stops that reminds you...

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Christian H.
7/12/2009

If you are going by Gays, IL then you have to take a moment to visit the historical 2-Story Outhouse. The Outhouse itself is locked up to keep unintelligent people for using it. There are...

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Paul K.
10/1/2008

After reading all about the history of the supposed World's Only Two Story Outhouse (built in 1872!) I took is piss in it.

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