U.S. History

Why Front Porches Slowly Disappeared

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On a warm evening a century ago, the front porch might have been the most inviting place in the house. One member of the family may have been settled comfortably in a rocking chair, while another read the newspaper on the front steps. A neighbor walking past might have stopped near the porch to talk, while another waved from across the street. No one needed to arrange a visit; being out on the front porch made you available for one. For generations, porches offered shade and a place to catch a breeze, but they also ...Read More

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