The Reason Some Houses Have Small Shelves Built Into Hallways

If you live in an old home, or really any home built during the early to mid-1900s, there may be a little shelf built into the wall in your kitchen or hallway. You may have thought nothing of this, or you may have wondered what this was put there for. And yes – it was put there for a reason!

That little shelf is called a phone niche. Before cellphones, people used landlines to communicate. Doesn’t that just seem like so long ago now? Many homes were built with one phone niche which would house the telephone. Many even had a tiny ledge or drawer above or below the phone to hold address books or phone books. Even the concept of an address book seems so ancient now!

CONTINUE READING…
Author: awestories25.com

Related Posts

Sick-day standby’: Just 3 ingredients. I’ve made it so often I could prep it with my eyes closed.

When the weather cools down or you’re just in the mood for something warm and familiar, few things satisfy like a classic bowl of chicken noodle soup….

Mayonnaise and Parmesan–Coated Chicken

This recipe is a simple and flavorful way to bake juicy chicken breasts. The mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option) keeps the chicken moist, while…

This plant is everywhere, but you had no idea it can treat tumors, diabetes, and high blood pressure

You might pass by a white mulberry tree without a second glance, but this unassuming plant carries remarkable health benefits. Research has shown that white mulberry can…

Jay Leno shares emotional update about his wife following her advanced dementia diagnosis

Jay Leno and his wife Mavis first met after the former Tonight Show host had performed at the legendary Comedy Store in the 1970s and they have been together…

One of Baba Vanga’s chilling 2026 predictions may have come true early

Baba Vanga may have clocked something big in the technology sector Now that we’re on the cusp of 2025 ending, people have been looking forward to the…

The best vitamin to eliminate poor circulation in legs and feet.

Poor circulation in the legs and feet can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, swelling, and even pain. It often results from conditions like peripheral artery…