EARLY KITCHEN
Our Pioneer Kitchen has elements of many eras. The cook stove was purchased new by Mrs. Van Pelt from a local hardware store, Rockhold & Son, in 1890 and used continuously until her death. (see card and photo on stove) The drop-leaf table and pie safe cupboard are from the mid 19th Century.
A “Hoosier Cabinet” was the heart of a turn-of-the-century kitchen, with storage compartments for flour, sugar and spices. On your way into the room, you passed an icebox. Ice was delivered to homes in large blocks. These were placed in one of the compartments of the icebox and the thick, insulated walls held the ice well and cooled items which would have previously spoiled. Prior to this, foods were often stored in "Spring Houses" which were small structures built over a cold natural spring. The spring water kept the small structure at a constant temperature throughout most of the year and provided a natural refrigeration for foods.
The ironing board in this room (standing on end beside the Hoosier Cabinet) is from the home of Judge and Eliza Jane Thompson. You’ll learn more about these folks later. Be sure to view the very early washing machine as well as the wringer. There are two cream separators in this room, each operating by different methods. Be sure to look at the items in the shelves. You’ll find a device used to remove stones from cherries, an apple peeler and tools used to crimp or flute fabric. The large “sadiron” in the shelf was used by former mayor of Hillsboro, Karl Doebele, who had a tailor shop in Hillsboro.
Our Pioneer Kitchen has elements of many eras. The cook stove was purchased new by Mrs. Van Pelt from a local hardware store, Rockhold & Son, in 1890 and used continuously until her death. (see card and photo on stove) The drop-leaf table and pie safe cupboard are from the mid 19th Century.
A “Hoosier Cabinet” was the heart of a turn-of-the-century kitchen, with storage compartments for flour, sugar and spices. On your way into the room, you passed an icebox. Ice was delivered to homes in large blocks. These were placed in one of the compartments of the icebox and the thick, insulated walls held the ice well and cooled items which would have previously spoiled. Prior to this, foods were often stored in "Spring Houses" which were small structures built over a cold natural spring. The spring water kept the small structure at a constant temperature throughout most of the year and provided a natural refrigeration for foods.
The ironing board in this room (standing on end beside the Hoosier Cabinet) is from the home of Judge and Eliza Jane Thompson. You’ll learn more about these folks later. Be sure to view the very early washing machine as well as the wringer. There are two cream separators in this room, each operating by different methods. Be sure to look at the items in the shelves. You’ll find a device used to remove stones from cherries, an apple peeler and tools used to crimp or flute fabric. The large “sadiron” in the shelf was used by former mayor of Hillsboro, Karl Doebele, who had a tailor shop in Hillsboro.
This is the way we Wash Our Clothes.....
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How did you separate CREAM after you had milked your cows?
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Cooking has come a long way since the stove you see in this kitchen!
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