Fireplace

A fireplace is an architectural structure suited for containing a fire whether it is for heating, cooking or overall ambiance. The fire is contained in a firebox and the chimney directs the gas and exhaust to the outdoors. Fireplaces throughout the ages have become a central focal point for gathering around with their mantle being a place for decoration. A famous fireplace reference occurred during the Great Depression when Franklin Delano Roosevelt referred to his weekly radio addresses as “fireside chats” showing the popularity during that time for gathering around the fireplace for socializing and relaxation at the end of a day.