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Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall — Brooklynian

Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

anonymous
anonymous
edited November -1 in Park Slope
Hello!

We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

MW

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  • stacey
    stacey

    Subject: Re: Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

    MWCD wrote: Hello!

    We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

    MW
    It was probably a fuse box. Most old apartments had theirs in the kitchen or hallway. Sometimes inside a coat closet.
  • pitu
    pitu

    Subject: Re: Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

    stacey wrote: [quote=MWCD]Hello!

    We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

    MW
    It was probably a fuse box. Most old apartments had theirs in the kitchen or hallway. Sometimes inside a coat closet.

    Stacey, you're so handy!

    MWCD, it's spelled "mystery"
    (just sayin'. welcome to the boards!)
  • stacey
    stacey

    Subject: Re: Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

    pitu wrote: [quote=stacey][quote=MWCD]Hello!

    We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

    MW
    It was probably a fuse box. Most old apartments had theirs in the kitchen or hallway. Sometimes inside a coat closet.

    Stacey, you're so handy!

    MWCD, it's spelled "mystery"
    (just sayin'. welcome to the boards!)

    I even have a pink toolbelt :) 8)
  • kevin_on_putnam
    kevin_on_putnam

    Subject: Re: Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

    MWCD wrote: Hello!

    We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

    MW
    If it's below the window... it's probably a cold box for milk butter etc....refrigerators became popular in the early 40's (I think)
  • whyfi
    whyfi

    Subject: Re: Mistery metallic box in kitchen wall

    Kevin_on_Putnam wrote: [quote=MWCD]Hello!

    We just bought an apartment in PS. The kitchen has not been renovated in a while. Beneath the window, there is a metallic square little door protruding from the wall. Once opened, it reveals a small, box shaped metallic interior. What is it, we wonder? The building dates from the 1920's. Any clue will be appreciated.

    MW
    If it's below the window... it's probably a cold box for milk butter etc....refrigerators became popular in the early 40's (I think)

    This was my thought.
  • alafairnadia
    alafairnadia
    post a pic! that'll help!
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: Thanks...

    Thanks for the replies (and the correction, yes it is mystery :oops: )
    I'll take a few pictures and and post them!
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