The
popularity of using buses, tiny homes, and shipping containers as building
materials for one-of-a-kind homes has increased.
These
affordable alternatives to traditional housing provide the same degree of
comfort with a variety of customization possibilities.
But
long before it was fashionable, Jo Ann Ussery built her own distinctive home.
She
acquired a retired Boeing 727 and converted it into an opulent house.
(video
of the plane can be found below)
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Ussery’s journey began after her home in Benoit, Mississippi, was destroyed in
1993.
She
and her two children needed a place to live because her husband had suddenly
passed away, but they didn’t have a lot of money.
She
had believed that purchasing a trailer would resolve all of her problems, but
she quickly realized that she couldn’t afford a home large enough to house her
family of three.
Bob,
Ussery’s in-law who works as an air traffic controller, suggested that they try
living aboard a plane.
Ussery
was intrigued by the idea and went to inspect a Boeing 727 that was ready to be
disassembled for parts.
She
fell in love at first sight, and the item cost only $2,000 with shipping.
Ussery
named her Boeing 727 “Little Trump” after finding out that Donald Trump owned a
private Boeing 727 as well.
She
started her costly and time-consuming house improvements immediately away.
major
renovation
She invested less than $30,000 (or around $60,000 in modern currency) in the
renovation.
While
she worked on the inside, she needed to make sure that it remained in its
current position.
By
landing the plane such that the nose pointed out over the water, Ussery made
use of the lake that was already on her property. For this specific purpose,
the tail was secured with a sizable amount of concrete. She then began
destroying the interior, which was just about 1,500 square feet.
The
aircraft has 76 windows and is 138 feet long.
As
is customary on commercial aircraft, the windows did not open, but since the
Ussery had air conditioning, this was not a problem.
She
installed new flooring and updated the insulation. What precisely was kept from
the original 727?
It’s
a fantastic solution to the space issue to have just one airplane bathroom and
overhead bins for your items.
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After the primary modifications were accomplished, Ussery was able to
concentrate on the added comforts and finer details.
The
refurbished plane had three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and even a
laundry room.
Along
with the washing and dryer, it also had a phone and an oven.
Unquestionably,
Ussery’s work on the cockpit’s view of the lake was the best improvement.
She
transformed it into a soaking tub–equipped master bathroom fit for a king.
She
designed the room’s layout so that anybody who occupied it would experience a
sense of floating.
Most
importantly, Ussery completed every aspect of the refurbishment by herself.
She
lived on her converted plane from 1995 to 1999 before deciding to make it a
public museum.
It
regrettably fell from the carriage and was destroyed while being transported a
short distance.
It’s a good thing we have these breathtaking snapshots below:
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