Whenever you hit the road on a road trip, you’re bound to encounter some fascinating and, oftentimes, bizarre roadside attractions. Stopping at one-of-a-kind roadside attractions is part of what makes a long road trip so enjoyable! If you happen to be driving through the northeastern part of Massachusetts in Cape Ann’s Rockport, make sure to stop at The Paper House which may very well be the strangest roadside attraction you’ll encounter in the state.

From the outside, The Paper House looks like any normal house. But you'll soon realize that it's anything but normal due to the unusual building materials used.
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When you walk up and get a closer look, you'll notice the house is actually made of paper, newspaper that is! (Although it's not 100% paper as the house is framed with wood and has wood flooring and a wood roof.)
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What started in 1922 as a hobby by mechanical engineer Mr. Elis F. Stenman, the Paper House became a livable summer home. He finished his work in 1924 and lived here in the summertime until 1930.
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Originally, the use of paper was meant for insulation but once the entire house was built with paper, Mr. Stenman started to build furniture with it.
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You'll see that the craftsmanship is quite intricate and beautiful. Mr. Stenman was quite a talent with his use of paper.
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Among the furniture that was painstakingly built with newspaper were a desk and chair and a dining table with chairs. He covered both a clock and a piano with newspaper as well.
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Take a closer look at the wallpaper, also made of newspaper. You'll be able to read some of the news of the time. It's a fascinating look into a strange house that eventually became a strange roadside attraction.
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What do you think of this house made of paper? Have you been to The Paper House before? Please tell us all about it in the comments. For more information, visit The Paper House website and Facebook page.

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Paper House, 52 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966, USA