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Surviving the St. Louis Summer: Life Before Air Conditioning (WNS)


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Join Kevin Killeen as he explores life in St. Louis before the advent of air conditioning. In this episode of Whole Nother Story, he visits the Campbell House Museum and speaks with Andy Hahn, the Executive Director, to learn how people coped with scorching summers in the 19th century. Discover the ingenious methods used to keep homes cool and the challenges they faced in the absence of modern amenities. From shutting windows to using ice for cooling, hear fascinating stories of survival and adaptation. 

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