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In the Victorian era, opportunities for women to work outside the home were fairly limited – only a select few occupations were considered suitable for women to earn their living.

Find out more about Dr. Rosson's imperfect past...

At the turn of the century, Phoenix was home to two "ice works" -- factories that produced, sold and delivered ice.

How important is historical preservation to you? Our efforts to preserve and restore the historic buildings at The Square PHX continue, 37 years after the Rosson House Museum opened its doors to the public.

Memorial Day has its roots in the past, and was once known under a different name entirely.

This lovely print hangs in the back parlor of the Rosson House, in a fancy work frame made of pine cones and acorns.

The Rosson House at The Square PHX - hosting snowbirds since 1895!

Abraham Lincoln was one of our most famous national hat-wearers, and many pictures of him show him wearing his ever-present stovepipe hat.

Victorians' concept of cleanliness and sanitation brought us things like disinfectants and deodorants. Learn more about it by reading our blog..

For the holidays, people used to "light" their Christmas trees with open flame. See how electricity changed this tradition by reading our blog.