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A. Scott, wearing a cards-themed costume, 1887.

Photographer: William James Topley

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Gunner Herskovitch (Canada) and Private Mignot (Australia) in welterweight contest, Brussels, Belgium / L’artilleur Herskovitch (Canada) et le soldat Mignot (Australie) s’affrontant dans la catégorie des poids mi-moyens, Bruxelles (Belgique) by BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives Via Flickr: Title / Titre : Gunner Herskovitch (Canada) and Private Mignot (Australia) in welterweight contest, Brussels, Belgium / L’artilleur Herskovitch (Canada) et le soldat Mignot (Australie) s’affrontant dans la catégorie des poids mi-moyens, Bruxelles (Belgique) Creator(s) / Créateur(s) : Unknown / Inconnu Date(s) : March 1919 / mars 1919 Reference No. / Numéro de référence : MIKAN 3384712 collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&... Location / Lieu : Brussels, Belgium / Brussels, Belgique Credit / Mention de source : Canada. Department of National Defence. Library and Archives Canada, PA-004265 / Canada. Ministère de la défense nationale. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, PA-004265

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1.9 Clark, Kyra. 2021. 

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Barbados declares intent to recognise same-sex unions and remove British queen as head of state

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Barbados declares intent to recognise same-sex unions and remove British queen as head of state

The country continues to make bold moves towards self-determination

Composite image created using screenshots of elements of a public domain image of the Barbados flag by Cezary Biele on Wikimedia Commons, and from an image of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II wearing her Coronation robes and regalia by BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, with changes being made to the photo via its appearance in the composite image.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Barbados has been garnering the reputation of being one of the most progressive Caribbean nations. Mottley's administration has spoken out on behalf of the region on the issue of climate change and its effects on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), pledged to make the country's education system more relevant and equitable, and  — given the economic hit that the tourism-dependent island is taking as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — introduced a visa programme through which remote employees can live in and work from Barbados for up to a year. Now, Barbados may well be poised to become the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state to recognise same-sex civil unions. The Cayman Islands, which is an associate member of the community, enacted legislation making same-sex civil partnerships legal on September 4, 2020. The island nation also plans to terminate its status as a Commonwealth realm, whereby the head of the British monarchy also functions as the sovereign country's head of state.

‘Time to end discrimination’

Saying it was “time to end discrimination in all forms,” Barbados’ Governor General Dame Sandra Mason announced the news at the opening of the country's new parliamentary term on September 15. While the country will recognise same-sex civil unions, Dame Sandra said the matter of same-sex marriage would be put to a public referendum and that the government would “accept and be guided by the vote of the public”:

My government will do the right thing, understanding that this too will attract controversy. Equally, it is our hope that with the passage of time, the changes we now propose will be part of the fabric of our country’s record of law, human rights and social justice.

Barbados is typically a conservative society, but the governor-general noted that other pieces of legislation — considered controversial at the time — were successfully passed because it was the right thing to do. The examples she used include giving women the right to vote, ensuring that secondary education was free to all nationals, and ending risky backstreet abortions through the country's Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. Nevertheless, Barbadians like artist Annalee Davis got the impression that the move has mostly been prompted by economic factors and pressure from the international community. The island has increasingly found its human rights record rated below par because of its attitude to homosexuality and same-sex relationships, which has a negative effect on funding and other foreign investment. Regardless of the motivation, however, Davis felt it was still something to be celebrated. It remains to be seen how public opinion will go on this issue once the referendum takes place, but many are expecting religious bodies to speak out against it. An opposition senator has already accused the government of trying to “sneak through” the legislation, which he said “[doesn't] speak to the morals of this country,” and on Instagram, a commenter suggested the move was about “going after the gay tourist dollar.” Back in January, one Barbados bishop made it clear that the Anglican church — not just in Barbados, but region-wide — would not bless same-sex unions. This, despite the fact that the courts of several regional territories have handed down judgments that the criminalisation of sodomy — still on the law books in many Caribbean countries including Barbados — is unconstitutional. Barbados celebrated its first gay pride parade in 2018.

‘Time to leave colonial past behind’

Another critical matter on which the country is pivoting involves removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. A former British colony, Barbados achieved independence in 1966, but maintained a connection to Britain via its status as a Commonwealth realm. As of 2020, nine CARICOM territories — Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines — still recognise the queen as head of state. There has long been a push to remove “all vestiges of colonialism and white supremacy” from Barbadian society, and the governor-general has now put a timeline on when that will happen:

Barbados to become republic, remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state by November 2021 when nation marks 55th anniversary of independence, announces Dame Sandra Mason, Governor General and the Queen's domestic rep, in outlining upcoming priorities of @miaamormottley admin. pic.twitter.com/M5YIAWXrsV — Jovan Johnson (@jovanthony) September 15, 2020

In her explanation about the decision, Dame Mason quoted Barbados’ first prime minister, Errol Barrow, who “cautioned about loitering on colonial premises” — a message she said is as relevant now as it was when the island secured its independence:

The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind. Barbadians want a Barbadian head of state. This is the ultimate statement of confidence in who we are and what we are capable of achieving.

Once the change is made, Barbados will become a republic, which means that power is held by the citizens via their elected representatives and that a president — rather than a monarch — is head of state. This decision is not expected to be put to a referendum.

Editor's note: The headline of this post has been changed to reflect the fact that in 1966, when Barbados gained its independence from Great Britain, it became the Barbados Monarchy in constitutional terms. The Barbadian government's proposed constitutional change does not mean that it is “exiting the British monarchy”, but rather, that the monarch will no longer be the island's head of state. The move has no other implications for Barbados’ relationship with the United Kingdom.

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

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2020 is a year for the history books, but not without digital archives

2020 is a year for the history books, but not without digital archives

Canada lags behind some countries with preserving public digital records. (Flickr/BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives Canada), CC BY-NC

Ian Milligan, University of Waterloo

A seasonal change is in the air. With a minimal amount of nostalgia about the dwindling days of this unique summer, let’s turn to how we can make the most of the rest of 2020 — clearly a year for the history books.

As a…

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1944 Trabajadores perforando en una mina de #amianto en Quebec #historia #prl #seguridadysalud #fotosantiguas #workers #vintage #oldwork #safety #oldpics #oldphoto #industrial #history by BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives on Flickr. Harry Rowed. Canada. National Film Board of Canada. Photothèque. Library and Archives Canada, PA-115072 / — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2ZsZVIU

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Betty Rathwell, restaurant owner and operator, Medicine Hat, Alberta / Betty Rathwell, propriétaire et exploitante d'un restaurant, Medicine Hat (Alberta) by BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives Title / Titre : Betty Rathwell, restaurant owner and operator, Medicine Hat, Alberta / Betty Rathwell, propriétaire et exploitante d'un restaurant, Medicine Hat (Alberta) Creator(s) / Créateur(s) : Gar Lunney Date(s) : 1958 Reference No. / Numéro de référence : MIKAN 4949540, 4952013 collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&... collectionscanada.gc.ca/ourl/res.php?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&... Location / Lieu : Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Credit / Mention de source : Gar Lunney. National Film Board of Canada. Still Photography Division. Library and Archives Canada, e011176935 / Gar Lunney. Office national du film du Canada. Service de la photographie. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, e011176935 https://flic.kr/p/PLL72j

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Costumed group representing the voyages of the Norsemen at a historical ball, Ottawa, Ontario / Un groupe à un bal historique dont les costumes représentent les voyages des explorateurs scandinaves, Ottawa (Ontario)

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RT @BiblioArchives: NOUVEAU DÉFI CO-LAB! Nous avons ajouté à notre outil de collaboration une collection de documents créés par les autorités fédérales de santé publique en réponse à l’épidémie de grippe espagnole de 1918. Obtenez les détails: https://t.co/aNysycjvNX https://t.co/llQSUDO5SK 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1040037730380443648

NOUVEAU DÉFI CO-LAB! Nous avons ajouté à notre outil de collaboration une collection de documents créés par les autorités fédérales de santé publique en réponse à l’épidémie de grippe espagnole de 1918. Obtenez les détails: https://t.co/aNysycjvNX pic.twitter.com/llQSUDO5SK

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This week, we're going to celebrate the Canadian Province Quebec's birthday by doing a quick history of the strange place. SUBSCRIBE and join us! https://goo.gl/7vUgh0 Step Back is made possible by the generous contributions of viewers like you, consider helping at https://ift.tt/2bR9Kw6 If you liked this video and want to leave a one-time tip: https://ift.tt/2CJwBBG Check out a collection of books that are either Tristan's favourites or used to research Step Back videos at: https://ift.tt/2AC7WkV Step Back is a history channel releasing videos weekly that endeavours to go past the names, dates, and battles you might find elsewhere. It invites you to take a step back, consider the past and how it connects to today. We search for the quirky, unconventional, and just plain weird parts of our collective story. I have a curious cat account for anonymous questions for me: https://ift.tt/2BhhM9T YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Let's Do Some Theory: Why Net Neutrality Is like Ice https://youtu.be/6nzWxXujyBs Did Columbus Really Discover America? https://youtu.be/PfcOf7-elRs What is a Paladin? https://youtu.be/j_vkLO-8e0k Connect with Step Back: Facebook: https://ift.tt/2mQlpvy Twitter: https://twitter.com/TristanPEJ Sub-Reddit: https://ift.tt/29gUtiF Slack: https://ift.tt/2G8MaZu Special Thanks to Kelly Barnes, and Benny Tan Music by 12Tone. Check out their channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUtqcDkzw7bisadh6AOx5w Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo Credits: Zorion BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives Tamm et al. Mauricio Antón James St. John Michael Charron-Plante Roke James Steakley Cleduc Hoodinski Jon Platek Michel Rathwell ??o??ia? t ¢ AgnosticPreachersKid Harryzilber Women Deliver DrRandomFactor Peter Van den Bossche Ansgar Walk Sources: Desbiens, Caroline. Power from the North: Territory, Identity, and the Culture of Hydroelectricity in Quebec Dickinson, John A., and Brian Young. A Short History of Quebec Fyson, Donald. "Between the Ancien Régime and Liberal Modernity: Law, Justice and State Formation in colonial Quebec, 1760–1867," History Compass 12#5 (2014) pp 412–432 Linteau, Paul-André, and Peter McCambridge. The History of Montreal: The Story of Great North American City Moogk, Peter. La Nouvelle France: The Making of French Canada a Cultural History Vacante, Jeffery. "The Posthumous Lives of René Lévesque," Journal of Canadian Studies/Revue d'études canadiennes (2011) 45#2 pp 5–30 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Canada and America's Weird Relationship" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EywlpCwhQew -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Winston Churchill: Hero, Racist, and Imperialist

Human Wrongs Watch 17 January 2018 (RT)* — “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” So said Oscar Wilde and so describes the life and legacy of Britain’s most famous and revered leader, Winston Churchill, a political giant who wore his racism and imperialism proudly. **Sir Winston Churchill | 30 décembre 1941 | BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives | Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic…

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Things People Will Never Learn in School

Things People Will Never Learn in School

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I came across a short article about Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, when he spoke to a high school not too long ago. What he said was “right on the money”, when he presented eleven things that people either did not or will not learn in school. He spoke about how the feel-good, politically correct teachings have created a generation of…

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The Economics of Flipping Back-List Book Titles into Open Access: Digitization at Cornell University and De Gruyter

The Economics of Flipping Back-List Book Titles into Open Access: Digitization at Cornell University and De Gruyter

The digitization of out-of-print book titles incurs costs that Open Access projects tend to depend on external funding to cover, while hybrid models promise higher efficiency and larger scope.

A Blog Article by Pablo Markin.

As a press releaseby George Lowery has announced, the Cornell University Press (CUP), established in 1869, but actively operating since 1930, has received a second grant…

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30 Low Stress Jobs to Live a Peaceful Life

For a lot of us, our jobs take up most of our waking hours. Very often, it can feel like the stress that comes with the pay is overwhelming, and we’ll start to wonder if we should be doing something else with our lives. Here are 30 low stress jobs, according to the Occupational Information Network Database. The database calculates a stress tolerance score for each job on a scale of 0 to 100, 0 being the lowest stress level.[1] Hopefully you will find some pleasant surprises, as well as some inspiration from the list.

Geoscientists

Credit: Mike Beauregard

Stress Tolerance Score: 63

Annual Salary: US$89,700

Job Description: Conduct fieldwork or laboratory research, analyze physical aspects of the Earth such as composition and structure

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Glass Blowers

Credit: Ben Snooks

Stress Tolerance Score: 62

Annual Salary: US$29,630

Job Description: Heat glass and shape molten glass into glassware, inspect products for quality

Education Requirements: Vocational training or apprenticeship

Applications Software Developers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 61

Annual Salary: US$98,260

Job Description: Create and develop computer applications software, update applications software and systems, analyze data on performance and user experience

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Proofreaders

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Stress Tolerance Score: 61

Annual Salary: US$35,630

Job Description: Check for and correct grammatical, typographical, or style errors in copies

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Physicists

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Stress Tolerance Score: 61

Annual Salary: US$111,580

Job Description: Develop theories of observed physical phenomena, conduct experiments, publish findings in academic journals

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Stress Tolerance Score: 61

Annual Salary: US$95,900

Job Description: Design and evaluate solar projects for residential, commercial, or industrial customers, such as water heating systems

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Bakers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 73

Annual Salary: US$24,170

Job Description: Handle ovens and other machines to produce baked goods from measured ingredients

Education Requirements: High school diploma, or apprenticeship

Dental Hygienists

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Stress Tolerance Score: 71

Annual Salary: US$72,330

Job Description: Examine gums, clean apparatus, manage medical histories

Education Requirements: Vocational schools training

Post-secondary Psychology Teachers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 71

Annual Salary: US$70,260

Job Description: Prepare course materials, give lectures to students, grade assignments (may include laboratory work) and exams, conduct research

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Librarians

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Stress Tolerance Score: 70

Annual Salary: US$56,880

Job Description: Assist patrons in locating needed information, acquire, catalog, and maintain library materials

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Art Directors

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Stress Tolerance Score: 69

Annual Salary: US$89,760

Job Description: Manage projects and budget, formulate and review style of content, present designs to clients

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (some jobs in the field do not require a degree, depending on experience)

Technical Writers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 69

Annual Salary: US$70,240

Job Description: write, edit, and review technical materials such as equipment manuals, conduct research, communicate with engineers and producers

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Computer Hardware Engineers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 67

Annual Salary: US$111,730

Job Description: Design and develop computer equipment, test products, coordinate with software engineers to improve system performance

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Orthodontists

Credit: University of the Fraser Valley

Stress Tolerance Score: 67

Annual Salary: US$187,200+

Job Description: Diagnose abnormalities of the teeth and the jaw, apply dental devices in patients’ mouths, review dental medical histories of patients

Education Requirements: Post-doctoral training

Hand Sewers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 67

Annual Salary: US$23,640

Job Description: Use needles and thread to join parts of garments, toys, or books, etc.

Education Requirements: Vocational training or apprenticeship, or high school diploma

Political Scientists

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Stress Tolerance Score: 67

Annual Salary: US$99,730

Job Description: Teach political science at tertiary institutions, research government policies, develop theories, publish academic writings

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Self-enrichment Education Teachers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 66

Annual Salary: US$36,680

Job Description: Conduct classes or workshops on self-improvement (courses may not be academic or occupational)

Education Requirements: Related experience in the field, or vocational training

Judicial Law Clerks

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Stress Tolerance Score: 65

Annual Salary: US$50,740

Job Description: Assist judges in court, prepare and review legal documents

Education Requirements: Professional degree

Mapping Technicians

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Stress Tolerance Score: 63

Annual Salary: US$42,010

Job Description: Produce physical and digital maps, check and update maps, develop and maintain geographic or topographic databases

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Post-secondary Law Teachers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 63

Annual Salary: US$105,250

Job Description: Teach courses in law, prepare course materials, conduct research

Education Requirements: Graduate degree or professional degree

Operations Research Analysts

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Stress Tolerance Score: 63

Annual Salary: US$78,630

Job Description: Use mathematical methods to study data, assist in decision-making by the management, prepare project reports including cost, logistics, etc.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (typically master’s)

Massage Therapists

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Stress Tolerance Score: 63

Annual Salary: US$38,040

Job Description: Apply pressure on clients’ soft tissues and joints, suggest treatment to clients based on medical or physical conditions

Education Requirements: Vocational school training

Economists

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Stress Tolerance Score: 59

Annual Salary: US$99,180

Job Description: Conduct research, develop and test theories of economic issues including market trends and public policies

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Farmworkers

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Stress Tolerance Score: 58

Annual Salary: US$19,770

Job Description: Cultivate crops such as vegetables and grains in the field (manually or using farm vehicles)

Education Requirements: Mainly experience in the field

Travel Agents

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Stress Tolerance Score: 57

Annual Salary: US$35,660

Job Description: Plan and sell tours, evaluate costs of accommodation, transportation, etc. for customers

Education Requirements: High school diploma and/or experience in the field

Food Scientists

Credit: Queen’s University

Stress Tolerance Score: 56

Annual Salary: US$65,840

Job Description: Study the processing and deterioration of foods, design methods of study, inspect quality of raw materials and food products

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Remote Sensing Scientists

Credit: IPAS institute for photonics & advanced sensing

Stress Tolerance Score: 52

Annual Salary: US$97,130

Job Description: Analyze data and design projects for purposes including urban planning and homeland security

Education Requirements: Graduate degree

Door-to-door Sales Workers

Credit: Nick Normal

Stress Tolerance Score: 51

Annual Salary: US$22,210

Job Description: Introduce, explain, and sell goods and services door-to-door

Education Requirements: Mainly experience in the field (or high school diploma)

Library Technicians

Credit: BiblioArchives

Stress Tolerance Score: 34

Annual Salary: US$32,310

Job Description: Assist readers in using the library catalogs and finding needed information, manage materials in the library collection

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or vocational training

Models

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Stress Tolerance Score: 24

Annual Salary: US$27,530

Job Description: Model garments or accessories fashion shows and photoshoots

Education Requirements: Experience in the field

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We LOVE photos of old kitchens, but from 1860-1900, there are precious few available. This got us wondering why, which led to exploring how kitchens have evolved over time. The following 23 photos and illustrations give a quick history of how the kitchen evolved from 1860-1970.

The American Woman's Home

The notion of a 'kitchen' came about due to a book by Catherine Beecher and her sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe. In 1869, the two sisters published a revised version of The American Woman's Home. Among its many ideas were an initial layout for a kitchen as well as a set of sketches for how various goods and ingredients could be stored in an efficient manner.

Catharine Beecher's design for kitchen efficiency started with ergonomics to make storage and retrieval easier.  This was a revolutionary concept at the time, and didn't take hold for many years to come, however!

The Stove as the Center of Everything

The cast iron stove became the center of what would eventually become known as the kitchen.

1874:

This 1874 lithograph shows how an early kitchen functioned in a wealthy home. This was an atypical setup, as you see running water and a hybrid fireplace/oven in place. Indeed, during most of the 1800s, there simply weren't kitchens in the home, but rather the fireplace hearth was the center of all cooking. However, when cast iron stoves became available in the 1850's, this separated the notion of a 'living room' off and the stove became the cooking spot.

1896:

This amazing photo from the BiblioArchives in Canada shows the interior 54 Main Street in Ottawa, residence of James Ballantyne. Here we see how the sitting area has already been separated and some primitive storage of ingredients and kitchen tools began to have their own space.

1910:

This early photo shows the inner workings of the stoves, which evolved quite a bit around this time.

The Kitchen Becomes a 'Thing'

As more homes installed homes and had access to running water and electricity, people began spending more time in the kitchen. Because of this, people needed to develop places to the growing bounty of utensils, ingredients, and other kitchen wares.

1900:

1900:

This photo shows an early cabinet that was built to keep the kitchen stuff organized, while still giving a surface upon which to mix, cut, and prepare the food.

1900:

This lovely photo from around 1900 shows another version of an early cabinet with a larger space for actually spending time in the kitchen. This house even has a rocking chair. And so the 'kitchen' started becoming its own room and new houses all had one built.

Bring on the Efficiency:  Introducing the Hoosier Cabinet

In 1899, the Hoosier Cabinet Company sprung up with the amazing idea of putting EVERYTHING needed to cook in to one standalone cabinet that could be set next to a stove and the sink.

More on http://oldphotoarchive.com/stories/history-evolution-of-kitchen-vintage-old-photos?ref=share