Servants' quarters are those parts of a building, traditionally in a private house, which contain the domestic offices and staff accommodation. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century they were a common feature in many large houses. Sometimes they are an integral part of a smaller house - in the basements and attics, especially in a town house, while in larger houses they are often a purpose-built adjacent wing or block. In architectural descriptions and guide books of stately homes the servants' quarters are frequently overlooked, yet they form an important piece of social history, often as interesting as the principal part of the house itself.
Basement servant's quarters at Palais Strousberg.1 Passage 2 Servants' dining room 3 Kitchen 4 utility room5 Laundry room with washing machine 6 Ironing room7 Mangle room 8 Larder 9 Lightwell 10 Washroom11 Elevator 12 Boiler room 13 Wine cellar 14 Coachman's accommodation 15 Servants room 16 Stable 17 Tack room18 Horse feed store 19 Covered courtyard (Coachhouse)20 Passage 22 Grotto 23 Courtyard
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