Kitchen

Ohio History

Afro-American Kitchen

Just across from the living room was a Fifties-style kitchen. Despite the fact that it contained basically the same elements as today's kitchen, the distinct mid-twentieth century look was obvious. White aluminum, clean rounded edges, and silver accessories characterize appliances from this time. Not to mention the sea green floor. Of course, there are a couple vitally important things missing, such as the microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and coffee maker. I don't know how they ever got along back then! In any case, this family was definitely well-to-do with such a modernly furnished kitchen. In fact, many African Americans who had been involved in World War II were very well off during the Fifties.