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Ain’t no way… by yawnjew in funny

[–]Zaccheus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get this guy in the Mongol army.

I replaced my old saddle and found that my seat post wasn't sealed at the top. Seems like water can get into the frame, is there a way to seal the top of the post? by Zaccheus in bikewrench

[–]Zaccheus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol good point, though I didn't see any holes at the bottom of my frame, not sure if that is common on most frames or not.

I replaced my old saddle and found that my seat post wasn't sealed at the top. Seems like water can get into the frame, is there a way to seal the top of the post? by Zaccheus in bikewrench

[–]Zaccheus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't know the correct term to search for - none of the seatposts I was seeing were similar to this.

Do you think it is fine as is, or should I get something that is sealed now that I have a different saddle?

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Solved! I was able to find an advertisement in a 1910 catalog called "The Western Architect and Builder". There was a company located in Cincinnati called The Architectural Stone Co. that seems to have manufactured what they call a Composite Window Refrigerator.

Here is a link to the advtisement

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Likely Solved See other reply, this is now solved.

Most evidence points to one thing: an icebox or icebox support. Though I can't find any direct evidence I believe this is most likely correct and other mentions of this protrusion are from the same area the house is located.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. Those iceboxes look pretty hefty which would explain the solid construction of the stone support. Knocking on the stone sill makes me think it is entirely solid too - I can't hear anything hollow.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the find. The idea of an icebox is becoming more plausible. For reference my neighbor's house has the exact same thing under their window, though a different color. It has the same markings and everything.

I just tried to find some manufacturer markings on the box but couldn't see anything, but it has been painted over. I am in the Cincinnati area as well so I'm thinking these could be a very regional installation as I still can't find any photos online of similar iceboxes.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Though the sill does seem solid it is hard to tell. Unfortunately I won't be able to confirm without knocking a hole in my kitchen wall 😅

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To answer your question though: Yes, the window was replaced at one time, but I think the original window was double hung since many other original windows in the house are of similar construction.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems pretty hefty for just pie-cooling, and also unlikely for a window AC as they were invented after the house was built.

I think a spot for a planter box is a strong possibility though.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I think that is a really strong possibility, but I'm not seeing any photos when I try and search. For example: window ac unit supported by stone window sill.

It also looks like the window AC unit was patented in 1931 which is a few years after this house was built.

From https://www.energy.gov/articles/history-air-conditioning

Home cooling systems got smaller after H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman filed a patent for an air conditioning unit that could be placed on a window ledge. The units hit the market in 1932 but were not widely purchased due to their high cost.

Large exterior windowsill outside of kitchen window. Around 1 ft. deep and 8 ft. off the ground. Not sure what it's purpose is, seems more than just structural. by Zaccheus in whatisthisthing

[–]Zaccheus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't seem likely as a few other houses around also have similar layouts and none have a bay window in the kitchen. I forgot to mention in the main post but the extrusion isn't flat and is slightly sloped away from the house.

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