They Mocked Him For Building Against the Cliff - Until the Freeze Came
Автор: Mountain Chronicles
Загружено: 2026-01-01
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When Tobias Brenner built his cabin directly against a granite cliff face in 1852, settlers called it "Brenner's Folly" and warned of rockslides and floods. They laughed at his "worthless" cliff-side land purchase—until the freeze of 1857 brought -50° temperatures that shattered conventional cabins like glass. While freestanding homes collapsed from thermal shock and families froze, Brenner's cliff-integrated design maintained 45° using the mountain's thermal mass and wind protection. Twenty-three refugees survived in his stone chambers as the death toll mounted. This remarkable true story showcases innovative frontier architecture that turned "dangerous" cliffs into life-saving shelters.
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