Oct 1, 2020 · In the early 1800s, pioneers brought the idea with them to the Midwest where it caught on with large farm families. These smaller summer kitchens remained common …

Jun 16, 2016 · Used primarily in the late-18th and early-19th centuries (though exceptions can be found), the summer kitchen had a number of practical applications in residential life. At its …

As its name implies, the summer kitchen housed cooking facilities for the hot, heavy processing work of the high season. Sometimes, farm families also ate their warm weather meals in the …

19th century summer kitchens were charming and functional structures that provided relief from the heat and facilitated cooking during the summer months. Their architectural features, …

3 days ago · Summer kitchens helped century homes stay cool while providing a safer and more practical space for cooking and food preservation. Learn why they mattered.

Jul 12, 2024 · Summer kitchens gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries and could be found in many households able to afford them at the time. Historically, a summer kitchen was …

Apr 12, 2023 · The summer kitchens established and designed by 18th and 19th century homeowners served a few purposes. In short, a summer kitchen was an additional cooking …

One important feature of many 18th and 19th century PA Dutch farmhouses is the summer kitchen. These small one room buildings are usually located just behind the main house. As …

A large number of broken dishes, crockery, silverware, and other historical artifacts from the nineteenth century were discovered during several archaeological digs around this area, …

May 17, 2018 · Summer kitchens were popular in the north from the 18th through the 19th century. They were usually a single room, 150-250 square feet, building that was distinct from …