Spite house

Woman Vs. World’s Instagram photo: “Hollensbury Spite House, Old Town Alexandria, VA The narrowest house in America - according to Ripley's Believe It Or Not - is 7 feet…”

Three skinny dwellings, plus proof of sorts that the tiny-house movement has made a mark.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - You might already know that Alexandria is home to one of the most photographed, painted, and talked-about "spite" or "alley" houses in

Even if you know of Old Town's famous "Spite House" on Queen Street, did you know that it's not the only one in town?Though Old Town Alexandria is full of stately historic homes that leave many visitors impressed, one of the most famous, or perhaps infamous home's in Old Town's historic district is well known for its demure size. At just over seven feet wide, Old Town's "Spite House" has been featured in magazines, books, newspapers, and on TV shows as the "narrowest home in America." As…

This is Vieux Carre Francais de la Nouvelle Orleans, in France - It would be fair to assume that this narrow French Quartier spot is a 'spite house'. They are usually built to irritate neighbors or others holding land stakes. ...but, this faux building isn't a 'spite house'. This is the rear entrance and staircase for the 2nd and 3rd floors of 241 Chartres Street - the building to the left of the entrance...! ~.~

What's not to love about a building called a

Despite the old maxim that living well is the best revenge, these homeowners have chosen to creatively spite busybody neighbors and inflexible authorities.

The Spite House in Old Town Alexandria has been entertaining passers-by with its legendary construction for nearly 200 years.

The best revenge is a five-tiered layer cake of a dwelling.