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Used as a
front room [?] bedroom by her + husband
(till 1939) (crossed out writing - Used by her + husband)
the double bed was facing
the [c? or s?}hair way on the W wall.
A (crossed out writing - vanity table) "buffet" [sideboard
table]* (crossed out writing - with a mirror in the middle)
was on the E wall. 2 chairs
were there. Holy pictures were
on the wall: Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart of Mary
St. Joseph
Infant Jesus
At first, there was plain
boards. Later, carpet rags
were put around the room,
from door way to N wall.
Walls were papered, ceiling was cloth
Windows in both rooms
had window shades
Later, they got curtains (lace curtains)
These she made herself.
Kitchen window was a small
6 - pane window.
There was a stoop porch there
when she moved in.
Husband Joe found some boards &
built the present structure,
in the 60's.

The present kitchen was
built in 1950 by Joe, as was
the indoor bathroom + washing machine room.
* This is now in middle room. See photos,
8/10/72