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Williamsburg, Virginia
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This historical structure offers a glimpse into colonial sanitation practices and is part of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's preserved buildings.
The privy is made of brick, a material choice that was uncommon for such structures at the time, indicating the wealth and status of its owner.
John Greenhow was a successful shopkeeper in Williamsburg, and his store was a popular destination for locals and visitors alike during the colonial period.
The privy is used by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to educate visitors about daily life and hygiene in the 18th century.
It is one of many structures that help tell the story of Williamsburg's transformation from a colonial capital to a modern-day historical site.
