The Schenck family found ways of making a small space serve many different purposes. Look around both rooms carefully. If you lived here, where would you:

The kitchen/workroom faced south. Why? Since the family spent the most time in this room, they probably wanted to have the benefit of the sun's warming light in here.

Prepare a meal?

Eat a meal?

Keep your clothing?

Do your homework?

Entertain guests?

Write a letter?

Warm yourself?

Sleep?

The parlor was used for entertaining guests, and for special occasions. It was also the place where the parents and small children slept. Can you see where?

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