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30 Strange Home Features That Have Disappeared #1960s #1970s #1980s #backtoyesterday 30 Strange Home Features That Have Disappeared takes you on a fascinating trip back to a time when houses were full of quirks and clever ideas. From mysterious little doors to lone basement toilets, these unusual details were once common sights in everyday homes. In 30 Strange Home Features That Have Disappeared, we’ll uncover the purpose behind these odd designs and the ways they made daily life easier. Some were practical, some were downright peculiar, but all were a reflection of the creativity and lifestyle of the era. This video will show you 30 Strange Home Features That Have Disappeared that you might remember from your grandparents’ house—or maybe even your own. Whether it’s a forgotten laundry chute, a secret storage nook, or a feature that makes you ask “Why?”, you’ll see how our homes have changed over time. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Wall Plates/Anchor Plates 01:51 Coal Shoot Door 02:59 Built-in Phone Nooks & Landline Phone Jacks 04:00 Ice Door 06:00 Pittsburgh Potty 07:01 Pantry 09:05 Push Button Light Switches 10:46 Root Cellars 13:00 Dumbwaiters 15:54 Milk Doors 17:59 Picture Rails 21:14 Defined Room Layouts 23:21 Knob and Tube Wiring 25:30 Mud Room 27:28 Large Utility Sinks / Concrete Slop Sinks #nostalgia #memories #americahistory #lifeinamerica #goldenage #1960s #1970s #1980s Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UCuJBQl-_LZcFepZ_SFyhXbA COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Back to Yesterday does not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under: Copyright Disclaimer, Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair Use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching. scholarships and research.