This Secret Room Discovered by Homeowners Held a Historical Secret

Homes Were Outfitted with Secret Entrances

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Back in the day, catchers would force their way into suspected safe houses to look for people on the run, so it was vital to make these rooms as difficult to find as possible. It’s why a lot of these homes were retrofitted with attics with partitions, outside-access-only entry points, and whatnot to ensure that the homeowner and the people they were sheltering would remain safe. 

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