Eau Claire: End-Chimney Houses

Chimneys were located at the end of houses when fireplaces were the only sources of heating and cooking.  With the uses of furnaces this location was retained more for appearance than function necessity.  In fact, some house styles have two end chimneys: one functional, the other other decorative to create a symmetrical appearance.

Compare this chimney location with central ones.
END AND CENTRAL CHIMNEYS      CENTRAL CHIMNEYS

Created by Chad Enloe & Kent Marcelle--July 1, 1996; Declan Green, Samantha Murray, Dave Whyte on 8 June 1997.