Man Digs Tunnels and Caverns Beneath Suburban Home
In 1949 the late Dr. Glen Havens of Kensington, California began enlarging the pit barbecue at his suburban home and, as one of his sons explained years later, “Dad started to dig and he kept going. He said it made him think…” With the assistance of his sons and some neighborhood children, by the time he was finished he had managed to dig some 700 feet of tunnels and caverns beneath the house. Dubbed “Havens’ Caves,” they were a popular neighborhood attraction in the 1950’s and ’60’s. The underground wedding reception that is alluded to in the video was for Havens’ daughter Carol, in 1960.
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October 12, 2016 @ 6:49 pm
He probably was digging for gold or oil. That is unsafe and knowing that there are earth quakes.
October 12, 2016 @ 6:09 pm
What no bodies !! it would probably all collapse it there was an earthquake No thanks I’ll pass on a visit
October 12, 2016 @ 8:30 am
Hello,
Very interesting.
I had an excavating company for about 20 years. To move that amount of dirt by hand is quite an amazing feat.
Sometimes working with children (child labor) is nicer than working with adults.
Apparently, the water table must be quite deep.
Bill Moore