Near Westside Neighborhood Victorian Homes "The FirePlace"

The Victorian FirePlace

(The REAL Deal)

The Victorian Fireplace The Real Deal Near Westside Neighborhood Victorian Homes "The Fire Place" The Victorian fireplace was a source of warmth for the family and their servant help. Ah yes… the help. An important part of the Victorian fireplace. In the Victorian period was to forms of fireplaces. Wood and Gas. Wood burning fireplace

The wood fireplace has been around as long as mankind has needed warmth. In the early fall or late spring, one can reminisce to the hickory romantic aroma of a fireplace warming her mantle for the evening. The wood fireplace is still warmly enjoyed even today! The GAS fireplace

Oh what a modern improvement and luxury the Victorian had. Instant HEAT! JOY JOY. This modern convenience was well also enjoyed by “the help” Ah yes the help. Let’s reflect on the fireplace and her servant… The wood-burning fireplace after use was a smelly mess. Not to be left ideal and ignored. You know one had “the help” to take of this task. This task in the season was an extra chore for the servant(s). Toting the logs in the ash and remains out was continues through the day. Starting extremely early in the morning. Starting between 4-5 AM.

The workday for the bank clerk at the Chemung Canal Bank began 6 AM sharp till 5:30. Side not on this fact. A bank clear in 1860 was allowed one half hour for lunch. However all work is to continue. How is that for some perspective? Take lunch don’t stop working.

I digress. Today the collector seeks the Victorian fireplace out. Often sold by the homeowner, many have traveled to live a new life in a new home. We wish them well and hope they enjoy their new surroundings. This causes anguish but …it happens. As I continue on the blog journey I will be sharing the fireplaces of Elmira, Elmira’s historic district homes and like. Visit us at www.HistoricNearWestside.com