What Was Buried Under My Garage Floor Took
A Strange Garage Floor
At first, the damp garage floor seemed like a typical old-house issue.
But a corner with warped boards felt suspicious, as if hiding something.
A Hidden Pit
Lifting the boards, I found a corroded steel cover.
Beneath it was a five-by-five-foot pit, six feet deep, lined with brick lattice to allow airflow.
The cool, still air suggested it wasn’t for waste or drainage.
An Old Root Cellar
I realized it was a root cellar, likely from the early 1900s, when families stored vegetables, meats, and canned goods before refrigerators existed.
The garage had been built later, sealing it away.
A Link to the Past
When I shared the story, others recalled similar finds—hidden jars, preserved food, and traces of family history.
What began as suspected water damage revealed a forgotten piece of the home’s past and a tangible connection to everyday history.
