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placed on a much deeper foundation than would be necessary in 

 a more favorable location. The foundation is a solid block of 

 cement and rock, the size of the outside measurements of the 

 shed and extending five feet below the surface of the ground. 



It was made by using as many rocks and as little cement as 

 was consistent with the formation of a firm solid mass. For a 

 few inches near the top, however, clear cement was used and 



