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Most homes had only one source of heat - positioned in the center of the house. Dressing and undressing took place in front of this warm spot while a quilt was held as a screen for "privacy". It was considered really cold when outside temperatures fell to thirty-two degrees. |
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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I LOVE these, Joelle! Nice tidbits of information and cool graphics. Well done!
ReplyDeleteJoelle, I'm shivering along with the guy in your collage. You've really captured that cold sensation. In Brooklyn, we had radiators in every room, and a thermometer so we could regulate the temperature. I don't remember the house ever being cold.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that it was much colder growing up in Brooklyn, than Texas and Louisiana. Glad you have memories of warmth though.
ReplyDeleteIn the early 60's, we had a small home with a cement floor (tiled over). Only one stove heater in the center. When we'd get up in the morning, frost covered the windows. My two toddlers and I would snuggle and hug in front of this heater. I'd sing: "Getting warm, we are getting warm, getting warm." When we started to overheat, our day began.
ReplyDeleteSounds as if you were/are a good mother - trying to keep your toddlers happy.
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