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TitlePeriod room kitchen of Pietro and Maria Botto
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)
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TitleKitchen with view of icebox period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitlePeriod grounds with view of chicken coop from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleBedroom period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThis room, which was actually the girls' bedroom, has been recreated to resemble where Maria and Pietro slept. The dresser is set with brushes, combs, and mirrors that belonged to the family or are...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleKitchen period room view of stove and cabinet from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
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)
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TitlePeriod grape arbor, interior view from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
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)
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TitleParlor period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
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)
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TitleBedroom with view of wardrobe period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionClothing hangs in the wardrobe. Trunks contained mourning scarves and other handwork often done by young women in preparation for their marriages. Next to the wardrobe hangs the elaborately framed...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleParlor period room view of the fireplace from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe oak mantle dominates the room with its columns and mirror top . It surrounds a fireplace where, in winter, a gas heater was attached through the circular hole in the metal to a pipe behind the...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleMen playing bocce
Date Created1910
DescriptionThe Botto family laid out a clay bocce court, a popular Italian game, along the side of their home. The court area is approximately 12' wide by 60' long, as seen in this photograph.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)