The Plainfield Public Library presents an online exhibit featuring

Plainfield Porches
1900 - 1950

Porches were an important part of our American lifestyle.  As the pace of life slowed to allow time for leisure, the porch took on both social and architectural importance.

Before the existence of air conditioning, Bermuda shorts and television, the veranda offered a place for family and friends to congregate to share cool drinks and conversation.  People gathered to escape the sun, meet neighbors, and entertain.  Swings and rockers provided a slight breeze if there was not a natural one. Whether you wanted to curl up on a porch hammock with a book, or sit and watch the world go by, the porch provided a haven from working. These historic photographs document porches throughout Plainfield from 1900-1950.   

Local History Department
Plainfield Public Library

 

Photographer Credits:

Paul R. Collier:
10104, 11305, 11438,
20561, 20775, 11099

Reina Lawrence:
1125, 1152, 1237, 1299, 1303

 

 

 

 

The images used in this online exhibit are part of the Plainfield Public Library Local History collection. These images are the property of the Plainfield Public Library and are not to be used in any manner without the expressed written permission of the Library Director.
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© 2007, Plainfield Public Library, All Rights Reserved.

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Photo ID 10104
Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 11305
Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 11438
Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 20561
Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 10775

Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 11099

Paul R. Collier

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Photo ID 1299
Reina Lawrence

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Photo ID 1152
Reina Lawrence

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Photo ID 1237
Reina Lawrence

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Photo ID 1125
Reina Lawrence

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Photo ID 1303
Reina Lawrence