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Life in South Florida in the early 1900s was simpler, undiluted by the complexities of our high-tech, multitasking modern age.

It was also more miserable, in a steamy, torpid, sweat-soaked way.

Hard for us to imagine, but folks back then actually lived an air-conditioning-free existence in subtropical humidity, ignorant of how wretched they were by current standards.

"They were resigned to it," said Susan Gillis, curator for the Boca Raton Historical Society. "In the good old summertime, they put up with the way things were."

But old-time residents grabbed for all the cool they could, gamely seeking relief from the heat through their dress, home design and recreation. Fans, parasols, loose clothing and sleeping porches staved off sweat-inducing temperatures. Air conditioning was a breeze off the coast.

A new exhibit by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, "Beating the Heat: Surviving Summer in South Florida," outlines how early residents adapted to the sweltering climate. It opened Friday at the New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, and runs through spring of 2015.

"People were actually able to live down here without air conditioning," said Chris Barfield, the historical society's curator. "You just suffer from it because that's what was expected."

The South Florida in the early 20th century was a tad cooler than today, Barfield said. There were more trees, and thus more shade. High-rise beach-side condos didn't block the ocean breeze and concrete and asphalt didn't pull in and radiate heat.

But folks still took steps to limit their misery.

Clothing, especially for women, was the first defense against the sultry summer. The ladies abandoned whalebone corsets in favor of lightweight skirts thin and perforated with lace. Their hems were hiked above the ankle gasp! to allow air flow upward. Gauzy underskirts and baggy bloomers provided coverage while still letting the air in.

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TWIN FALLS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed construction of a meetinghouse that will service nearly 1,200 Twin Falls members.

A tour will be from 2-7 p.m. May

16-17 at 1134 North College Road in Twin Falls. The tour is open to the public and people of all faiths are welcome.

Local Christian churches are participating at the open house by featuring artwork in a display titled, Garden of the Lord.

In a gesture of Christian fellowship we have invited area ministries to come together to share their testimonies of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through art. This unique combined effort will feature images from the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of the Savior, said Shellien Gilliland, director of public affairs for the stake, in a press release. We extend a welcome to Christians throughout the valley to come and witness the power of this exhibit.

The 19,402 square-foot meetinghouse is constructed of variegated brick and lancet arches. It consists of a chapel that seats approximately 300 people, a cultural hall for sports and cultural arts activities, 17 classrooms and three offices. The interior features, unique to this Heritage design, include an elevator to access the stage in the cultural hall, handicap ramp to the pulpit and a mothers room complete with audio feed from the chapel, sink and rocking chairs.

The three congregations that will be having their services in the new building include North Point Ward, Eighteenth Ward and Twelfth Ward, which were holding services in the North Caswell Road location. This additional building in the Twin Falls West Stake will also allow for less crowded conditions in the building on Harrison Road near Harrison Elementary since additional adjustments to meeting times and locations will be made.

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