Privies or outhouses have been always been a prime source for antique bottles and other relics from the past. Privy digging can be very productive but is always hard work. The location of a possible privy site amongst bottle diggers can be a closely guarded secret. Lots of work and reserach goes into find a good, accessable privy site. The list below is of vacant properties in Los Angeles, that appear to be good prospects for a privy. This research is based on careful examination of Sanborn Insurance maps, and lots of trips to LA neighborhoods. Please remember, vacant lots are owned by someone. If you investiage these sites, please get permission from the property owner BEFORE digging.

This feature of our web site needs your support, please contact our webmaster with any information and research you would like to contribute our members research section.