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Front Porches in Huron, OH
Lisa Yako has a unique calling.....she is a House Detective.  Her job as an historical researcher  can tell youwho owned your home over the decades, what kind of work they did, and what the people were they like.  She has researched more that 30 homes including the Old Stone House on the Gammie and Quarry Hill Homestead and the homestead of Sharon Barnes, owner of Barnes Nursery in Huron .  This is one of my favorite articles from her blog, http://www.historicalresearchpartners.blogspot.com/
The Great American Porches of Huron’s Old Plat Picture this: a hot summer day, a fresh lake breeze, and the chirp of crickets and the song of cicadas. Next, add a dose of tangy lemonade to be shared with good friends. Where would you place this scene? For me, the perfect setting is a beautiful front porch equipped with a squeaky swing and some wicker furniture. For centuries, Americans stayed in touch with friends and neighbors while staying cool on their front porches. The exact origin of the porch is unknown. In America, the addition of a front porch took hold first in the South where its function was two-fold: to cool the house by sheltering the interior rooms, and ... more

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