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Date Created2006
DescriptionA second family income was derived from another use of the property. The trolley car that connected Haledon to Paterson made the borough a favorite Sunday recreation spot for workers. The Botto...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
10
Date Created2006
DescriptionA ventilated root cellar kept temperatures even and cool for food storage with barrels for wine and preserves in canning jars. Thirty-foot cold frames provided protection for tender plants and...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
11
Date Created1908
DescriptionA large wooden bowl was used for preparing greens like chicory for salads in Maria Botto's kitchen.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
12
Date Created1908
DescriptionThe Botto family canned fruits and vegetables by cooking and sealing them in canning jars. They stored them in the root cellar. The Botto's also owned an icebox. Iceboxes refrigerated food to extend...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
13
Date Created2006
DescriptionGrapes were produced from vines covering a large 15 by 35 ft. arbor. This arbor was a convenient place for eating and socializing.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
14
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe most formal room in the house, the parlor was used for guests, weddings and wakes.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
15
Date Created2006
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
16
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe kitchen was a major center of activity in the household. The large coal and gas range dominates the room. It was used as a heating source as well as for cooking foods. A worktable provided...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
17
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Bottos were able to create a very self-sufficient lifestyle on the small piece of ground that they owned. A hen house was built to protect 15-20 chickens that supplied the family with eggs. A...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
18
Date Created2006
DescriptionEven with the convenience of indoor plumbing and the gas range, the kitchen was the scene of virtual non-stop labor for Maria Botto and her daughters. In addition to meals prepared for the family,...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)