The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.
In the days before air conditioning, a recessed porch off a bedroom provided a comfortable place to sleep on sweltering summer night. Many such alcoves were enclosed in the mid 20th century, sacrificed by homeowners willing to trade historic character for interior square footage.
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