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A parlor with a fireplace. By the 1840s fireplaces were no longer the main heating source for the house. Fireplaces became a decorative focal point in the room. The curtain at the doorway could be closed to provide some privacy when visiting with…

A parlor in a late nineteenth century home. Parlors were public rooms where guests were entertained. A piano provided music during a visit. Artwork was chosen for display to impress visitors and provide status to the family.

Irl and Dorothy Martin with their children, "Huck" (Harold) and Mary Barbara (Mrs. Billy Bittle) in front of the fireplace.

An unidentified home greenhouse. Owners of large homes in the United States built conservatories onto their residences during the late 1800s and early 1900s. A conservatory is a glass structure that served as living space as well as protecting…

An unidentified home greenhouse. Owners of large homes in the United States built conservatories onto their residences during the late 1800s and early 1900s. A conservatory is a glass structure that served as living space as well as protecting…

An unidentified sitting room. A sitting room was public space within the house where guests were entertained. Artwork chosen for display provided an identity for the family living in the home. The choice of art reflected the family's beliefs. On…

The Monday Club 65th Birthday Luncheon, held at the home of Mrs. E. P. Lathrop at 105 Douglas. Identified are Mrs. Walter Green, Mrs. Webb Stevens, Mrs. Harold Walcott, Mrs. William E. Hinchcliff, Miss Louise Smith. The Monday Club was founded in…