Vintage Kitchen Architecture in Dover Ferry, MD, 20th Centur

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a kitchen structure attached to a main house in Dover Ferry, Talbot County, Maryland. The building features a T-shaped design with prominent brick gable ends and frame sides. This architectural style reflects the southern building traditions of the early 20th century.

The image provides a glimpse into domestic life, showcasing the practicality of outdoor meal service where food was carried from the kitchen to the dining room. The presence of plant containers and porches indicates a connection between the indoors and outdoors, characteristic of the regions lifestyle.

As part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photo serves as a valuable historical document, highlighting architectural details and everyday living in Maryland. It contributes to our understanding of the periods design and domestic practices.

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