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Why do many San Francisco homes have working toilets in the middle of their garages? [1]

['David Pescovitz']

Date: 2024-02-20

Driving around San Francisco, you may pass a house with its garage door open and be surprised by a toilet right in the middle of the garage. What gives?

One theory is that they are examples of "Pittsburgh toilet," which originated in the Pennsylvania city in the early 20th century. (Video above.) Back then, steelworkers and miners would use these loner loos and the accompanying wash basin to relieve themselves and wash off the day's grime before entering the home. But that may not be the case in San Francisco.

From SFGate:

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