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By 1920, the American kitchen was transforming from a laborious workspace into a streamlined, efficient room. New stoves, cabinets, and layouts promised to lighten the heavy work of cooking and cleaning—and to modernize the home.
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You stand at the edge of a gleaming new kitchen, sunlight catching the polished surfaces. The cast-iron stove radiates steady heat; the sink sits at a practical height, no more bending over a basin. Everything has its place, arranged for speed and order rather than tradition.
Reflect
What kitchen tools or arrangements in your own home do you use without thinking about their history?