kitchen houses
- Scope note
- Structures used for cooking and other food preparation, located separately from the living quarters in order to protect the main house from the smells of cooking and the danger of fire. Examples are found in North America, dating from the 18th century and later. There may be sleeping quarters for servants or enslaved persons incorporated in the house.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024