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Gallery: Manatee Village Historical Park, I

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	Entrance to the Stephens House, which was built in "Cracker Gothic Style" in 1912. Because it was built before air conditioners were available, it is elevated two and a half feet off the ground to enable air to circulate underneath the house.
	Side view of the Stephens House.
	Side view of the Stephens House.
	Fireplace in the Stephens House.
	A spindle, which is used to spin fibers into thread.
	Bedroom in the Stephens House.
	Crib.
	Bedroom in the Stephens House.
	Bedroom in the Stephens House.
	Kitchen in the Stephens House.
	Oven.
	Cabinets.
	Ironing board.
	Shelves.
	Small table in the kitchen.
	Small table in the kitchen.
	View behind the Stephens House showing an outhouse and the Potter Barn. The Potter Barn is a replica of the John Pople Harlee "100 Farm" barn, which is located just outside of Palmetto. It is an example of barns that were constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
	Washboard.
	Washing machine.
	Garden.
	Pump.
	Cart.
	Sugar cane mill located outside of the Smokehouse. A horse would be hitched to the end of the sweep, and as it walked in circles, it would turn the mill and grind the stalks.
	Detail of the mill.
	Syrup kettle, which is used to produce syrup and sugar.

 

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