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Known as a “California Cooler”, this pantry located off the kitchen was designed to allow the cool ocean breeze
to enter via the vent near the floor and let the warm air escape out of the upper windows.
It is said that the temperature would remain 20 degrees cooler than the rest of the house.
The Marston House, San Diego. Photo by Patty Jones
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