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From refrigeration to canning, earn how food preservation has changed over the years.

Along with a select few other homes in 1895, Rosson House had a telephone when it was first built. Find out which Rosson House resident's phone number was 8803, and about the history of the telephone, by reading our blog.

Mail-order catalogs became popular in the US as railroads expanded and people moved west. Read more here.

Victorian flooring was just as decorative and ornate as their rest of their decor, with rich colors and designs.

Hair art is a fascinating and macabre example of Victorian crafting. Learn more about it from our blog.

Ruby or cranberry glass was used as much as possible in Victorian Era homes, including at Rosson House. Find out why, with a little glass history, by reading our blog.

The first movies were being made before Rosson House was built! Learn more here.

We've come a long way since the days of heavy wool bathing costumes. Read the blog to find out more.

When Victorians hit the road, quite often the road would hit back! Learn how they overcame these literal "bumps in the road" by reading our blog.

This blog is really going down the drain this month as we look into the history of plumbing.