How a Broken Microwave Exposed Secret Hidden Inside 150-Year-Old Home
A Pennsylvania couple renovating their 150-year-old farmstead stumbled upon a mystery hidden in plain sight.
When the kitchen microwave in a 150-year-old Pennsylvania farmhouse broke, Mark and Ashley discovered more than just a faulty appliance. The Lancaster County couple, who have been married for over a decade and are foster-adoptive parents, purchased the historic home after finding it online. Initially, the couple planned to replace the microwave and move on, but upon removing the unit, they found a hidden staircase.
The stairs led to an access door locked with a skeleton key, which they believe used to house some sort of unit. The couple, who are also interested in learning about the property's agricultural history, has undertaken extensive maintenance while exploring the farmstead's mysterious features.
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