I couldn't find a lot of information on this place but it is so unusual I wanted to include it in my daily mental wanderings.
The paper house was built by Elis F. Stenman in 1922. Stenman was a mechanical engineer who designed the machines that make paper clips. He began building the Rockport,MA summer house as a hobby. The paper was meant to supply insulation. Eventually he furnished the house with furniture also made of paper. The old newspaper was varnished which not only protected the paper but made it appear glossy. In some areas the varnish has worn away allowing you to read some of the newspapers.
The paper house was built by Elis F. Stenman in 1922. Stenman was a mechanical engineer who designed the machines that make paper clips. He began building the Rockport,MA summer house as a hobby. The paper was meant to supply insulation. Eventually he furnished the house with furniture also made of paper. The old newspaper was varnished which not only protected the paper but made it appear glossy. In some areas the varnish has worn away allowing you to read some of the newspapers.
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