Emergence of the Modern Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Room

Kitchen and Bathroom, New Mayfield Avenue House, Joliet, 1953

Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing
Source: Chicago Historical Society (HB-16072C)

Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing
Source: Chicago Historical Society (HB-16072B)

The federal government subsidized the construction of apartment housing in the city, as well as single-family homes in suburban areas across the region. This kitchen and bathroom were in a new house in Joliet.

See also: Housekeeping; Metropolitan Growth

Kitchen and Laundry, Farley Residence, 1952

Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing (Giovanni Suter)
Source: Chicago Historical Society (HB-15359(B))

Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing (Giovanni Suter)
Source: Chicago Historical Society (HB-15359(C))

The suburban boom continued into the 1970s, with thousands of new houses constructed across the Chicago metropolitan area. Suburban governments expanded the reach of their basic water and sewerage (often with federal subsidy), so that houses like this one in Glenview could have the most modern conveniences available.

See also: Built Environment of the Chicago Region; Suburban Government