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In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection

Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: USA
Published: September 13, 2026 at 08:27

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In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built a bottle house in Redditt, Ontario, for his wife Myrtle’s growing doll collection. Using thousands of glass bottles, mortar and 1,750 hours of labour, the project grew into a tourist attraction. The property later became known for its bottle-built structures and Myrtle’s doll collection, drawing visitors from Canada and abroad.

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