How did the McFaddin-Ward House keep cool before air conditioning? 🌞 Built in 1905-06, the historic McFaddin Ward House was well-designed by architect Henry Conrad Mauer to address the long Southeast Texas summers. The structure faces south to take full advantage of the cooler southern breeze. Large porches shade the first floors, and awnings provide shade to upper floors. The layout encourages air circulation with transom windows over the doors situated in line with external doors and other wi

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