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Dutch Door

Dutch Door


Dutch doors were utilized in the days before electric lights and air-conditioning to allow natural light, and more importantly, breeze for cross-ventilation to enter the home, while at the same time preventing livestock from wandering into the house.

Woodburn’s Dutch door has a special history. Click here to read about it.

Last Updated: Thursday, 05-Jun-2008 08:59:07 EDT
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