The earliest settlers in Lansing resided in Onondaga County in the Town of Milton. In 1808 the name Milton was changed to Genoa and in 1817 the Town of Lansing was set off from Genoa under the act that created Tompkins County. The first settlers to arrive in Lansing came in the year 1791 from the Border Settlements of the Minisink Valley of New York and Pennsylvania. Others also arrived from New Jersey, Connecticut, and other areas of New York and Pennsylvania.
| Outhouses of Lansing |
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Slant or Shed Roof OuthouseVery popular style that features a metal roof, two seats, a large viewing window and lock-tite roofing shingles for siding. Located beside a babbling brook. 
Slant or Shed Roof OuthouseVery popular style that features a metal roof, two seats, a large viewing window and lock-tite roofing shingles for siding. Located beside a babbling brook. 
Pyramid Roof OuthouseShades of old Egypt, but it looks like the replacement door was stronger than the siding when the "GAS" vented! Classy looking outhouse that features an old school bus as a backyard companion. 
Tin Roof OuthouseBoard and batten two holer with inward opening door (sitter controlled) and a bevy of guinea hens nearby to warn you when others approached your relief/reflection room. 
Greek Revival OuthouseTop of the line sitting palace with viewing windows and three seat comfort (one for children). Options include white enamel door knob and custom paneled door. Currently inhabited by bees, mice and moles. Lansing Outhouse Project Items
1998 Outhouse Calendar   Although many have considered themselves fortunate never to have used this objectionable architectural structure, others feel they were denied the immeasurable pleasures that can come only from the rainy night dashes, the frozen bare flesh, the terror of angry hornets, the odiferous assault on the sinuses and the unspeakable tricks on Halloween. May those who still own outhouses take proper care of them, so that future generations can be reminded of just how lucky and unlucky they are. Order number 089724, $7.00  Outhouse Note CardsEight different pen & ink illustrations of Lansing Outhouses by member Joan Hass. Cards measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches and come with envelopes. A perfect gift! Order number 109525, $5.00 EX-STINK ERA T-Shirts Four wooden throne houses reproduced in full color on each shirt. Order number 119528, $12.00 (specify size, large and extra large only).
Privy Revelations Featuring the Outhouses of Lansing, NY by Louise Barr, Joan Hass, & John Thompson. 1996, 92 pgs, soft cover. An interesting story relating to the history of outhouses in the town of Lansing including 90+ pictures of Lansing outhouses. Also poems, Backyard Gems and even a Crossword Puzzle. |
