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The Unexpected Origins of 20 Familiar Home Features

May 4, 2026 by Agustin Catania

#7: Why Older Homes Have Small Milk Doors  

Milk doors, also called milk chutes, allowed deliveries to be made without entering the home. This kept food secure and limited contact between delivery workers and residents. It was especially useful before refrigeration, when daily deliveries were common. Today, they remain as charming reminders of a different era of home service.

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