Anyone out there have any idea what this structure is?

[Sport181]

Anyone out there have any idea what this structure is? Came across it looking at a possible detecting site.

 

[jim tn]

Tornado shelter? What state? HH jim tn

 

[Dancer]

In western Pa. There are structures quite like these overlooking a small river. They were used as smelters. I couldn't say thats what these are but they seem to be from the same era. Late 1800's Early 1900's

 

[Ronstar]

I dont see any obvious signs of burning (as in smelter) but then again if built and then not used it still could be…. Almost like a bunker and somewhat like a larger cold storage or root cellar. Probably a tasting room for a winery, lol

 

[Coin Rescue Inc]

Need more clues like what the geography is around the structure. The opening on the back could be an air vent or chimney vent.
It certainly took some time and effort to build so it was used for some purpose that made it economically feasible.

 

[Sport181]

In central Pa., supposedly where an itonmasters place was. Yes there is a vent in the back, and I noticed the black on 5he wall, probably from a fire.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

I would have thought it might be a cold cellar for food storage.. prior to refrigeration they cut huge blocks of ice in the winter and stored in sawdust as a means of insulation but I’m not sure that would work in this structure…

 

[kaolinwasher]

if it had a chiminy at the back i would say a kiln for lime or pottery or probly storage of some kind

 

[Sport181]

if it had a chiminy at the back i would say a kiln for lime or pottery or probly storage of some kind

It has a vent in the ceiling.

 

[Draco]

To me, it reminds me more of part of a defensive structure of the time

 

[Wild Willy]

So many possibilities. Any older folks in that area? Might know.

 

[Draco]

Exploring the Abandoned South Penn Railroad Aqueduct in Fulton County

Where to find this relic of PA railroading history in the Buchanan State Forest.

pabucketlist.com

A possibility, or an idea of where to look for information

 

[Draco]

Stone Chambers of New England – Legends of America

Hundreds of distinctive stone structures are found all over New England that are of a design and form that have been found nowhere else in North America.

www.legendsofamerica.com

 

[C.J.M.]

Hmmmm,yep that's what it is an old PIZZA OVEN---

 

[Draco]

Thanks for the input Draco. It has writing on the back but I can't make it out.

Hmmmm,yep that's what it is an old PIZZA OVEN---

Sometimes the simplest thing is reasonable

 

[u2robert]

I have seen the same structures at old forts