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As a boy I was always interested in stove and refrigerators and there still lots of models from the late 1940's and 1950's around in people's kitchens. I was also fascinated by typewriters, adding machines, ditto/mimeograph machines and other office equipment.

Thank you, Robert, for all your work and dedication to this site over the many years! The new format will take some getting used to - like all new things - but it seems to be working just fine (for me, at least). Congratulations on your retirement, and I wish you all the best for your next...

Justin, I have that same range in harvest gold. It's a beauty with a number of nice features. Enjoy!

Hi Louie, I just love these old ad threads! I agree with you and Eddie regarding Hydrox being way better than Oreo. It had a much better taste and texture. I also thought that Cheez-It crackers were much better when Sunshine made them instead of Kellogg's. Thanks for posting these great old...

@tomturbomatic: I do remember the floating bar of soap in the tub when I took baths as a kid. You could always find it. Funny how big the bathtub seemed when you're five years old! @circlew: thanks for the info. I wasn't aware there was another manufacturer making Ivory for P&G in the old...

In the world of ever-changing products, re-formulations, down-sizing, up-pricing and the overall rip-off to the consumer in the name of corporate consolidation and increased profits, they have decided to change Ivory soap. Apologies if I'm late to the party. This is something I just noticed...

I have one of those in my collection. It's a single oven model. Nice ranges.

The Thanksgiving turkey is already done. I roasted it last week when I had time. For many years I helped prepare Thanksgiving dinner for 250 people. We would roast 15 or 16 large whole turkeys (the church hall had commercial sized ovens) and would start a month before the dinner date. Every...

Very nice! Those are in beautiful shape! They are mid-70's - near the end of GM's ownership of Frigidaire. Those have terrific baking ovens.

Hi Lawrence, Thanks for letting me know about this one - it's a beauty! Love the color. Doesn't look like there are any bids yet - I think the starting price is probably too high, but I'm going to follow it. Kevin

Beautiful! I love yellow kitchens and it provides a wonderful contrast for your sweet coppertone appliances! Enjoy that kitchen!

UPDATE - Also looking for the range! Looks like they are also looking for a 1959 Frigidaire 40" electric range - in white. Thanks, Kevin

Hi everyone, A dear friend of mine is helping to set up a historic home at the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village here in Dearborn, Michigan. They are furnishing the kitchen as it was in the house in the 1960's. The museum is looking for a 1959 Frigidaire refrigerator, in white, preferably...

Nice! That is an Electro-Chef made by Electro-Master. We see these frequently here as they were made in the Detroit area. They were also available in a beautiful seafoam green color. I have the exact same model in my collection. Sometimes you see it with the oven on the right and burners on...

It's a beauty! Enjoy!

The thermostat is set at 75 degrees. I still have one of those old round Honeywell thermostat with what looks like mercury in the mechanism. So I just set it and leave it alone. I have two huge maple trees in the front yard which faces west, so that helps to shade the house in the afternoon and...

Thanks, everyone! This unit has now model or serial number on it - at least on the outside. It looks like there was a tag on the back at one time but it’s long gone. It weighs about 20 pounds. It does not appear to have a condenser that I can see. I spotted two components inside that are...

Hi everyone, A friend recently gave me a RCA portable fridge/cooler. It plugs in to a standard outlet, and has a small compartment to store food/drinks. I've never seen one of these before and I haven't been able to find any information online about it. Do any of you have any information on...

Welcome back, Pete! Hi Pete, Great to have you back at AW!   I'm in Croswell (in the Thumb). If your travels ever take you to the "Sunrise Side" of the state, please let me know!    Kevin

It's good to know you are safe, Bob. I can't imagine how scary it was when those tornadoes came through. Glad you're alright.