Eggs, butter, milk and meat were stored here. The room was cooled by cross-ventilation from the two windows and by a water filled lead tank on the roof.
Evaporation of the water kept the room cold, even in summer months.
Classroom Activity:
Help the McKenzie girls with a favorite recipe.
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