The large historical homes face the street in Charleston. Few have any space at all along the sidewalks.

Behind these homes were carriage houses, enslaved quarters, laundries, and kitchens.

If you live here you know exactly why the cooking was done in another building. It’s hot !

These photographs were taken in the kitchen area of the long buildings behind the Aiken-Rhett House.

The only light available was from two court yard windows.

Charleston, South Carolina.