Why did saloons have these swinging doors? (Is it even accurate they had these?) It looks very impractical as the dust from outside would constantly be blown in by the wind
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How did they keep people from coming in during the night to steal or vandalize?
How did they keep people from coming in during the night to steal or vandalize?
Double-swinging doors are still used in restaurants today – they can be used with your hands full.
Saloon doors did exist. The design allowed ventilation and cross-breezes (before AC) to keep the inside cool and air out smoke or other smells. It also allowed people to hear and see the place was open, much like how modern shop doors are made with glass.
If you Google “saloon door history” you shoild find some good articles
Double-swinging doors are still used in restaurants today – they can be used with your hands full.
Saloon doors did exist. The design allowed ventilation and cross-breezes (before AC) to keep the inside cool and air out smoke or other smells. It also allowed people to hear and see the place was open, much like how modern shop doors are made with glass.
If you Google “saloon door history” you shoild find some good articles
Horses will walk through doorways and cause havoc inside, but tend not to walk through doors or anything spring loaded.
In a time when a lot of people rode horses, it was an easy way to keep the horses out while still allowing free access and ventilation.
Horses will walk through doorways and cause havoc inside, but tend not to walk through doors or anything spring loaded.
In a time when a lot of people rode horses, it was an easy way to keep the horses out while still allowing free access and ventilation.
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