Many times. The best was when I was still a single fellow and had a place which was the second oldest structure in our town the oldest being the mansion for which this humble abode served as slave quarters. I remember askin a builder friend -why the vestibule was so big and the stairs just happened to be amazing to look down on this large area viewing wise. He was like this is done so the viewing would be best served.

BTW my wify was born in Salem Mass.........