WOW!
I think I may need to take a drive to Detroit!
What a FABULOUS collection and display.
I think I may need to take a drive to Detroit!
What a FABULOUS collection and display.
Cavalcade of Food updates
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polkanut
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Oh great!
One more thing to put on the "Bucket List"!
One more thing to put on the "Bucket List"!
norgeway
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NOW!
You are ready for retirement!!! THIS IS FANTASTIC! We cant wait to see it in person!
You are ready for retirement!!! THIS IS FANTASTIC! We cant wait to see it in person!
Fantastic Kevin!
Can't wait to see it!
We have friends in Clawson that we visit. I'm certain they would love it too.
Congrats!
Bill
Can't wait to see it!
We have friends in Clawson that we visit. I'm certain they would love it too.
Congrats!
Bill
Hi Kevin, it's hard to tell the best thing to like about your incredible venture... Everything is spectacular! (Especially a handy DC outlet by the window for displaying a stove...)
Whereabouts is this located? As fellow Detroit-area Michiganders, it seems to me we should have run into each other somewhere... (But I go to the Metro Area-stores for records!)
Keep up whatever work is still involved, and the best of luck!
-- Dave
-- Dave
Whereabouts is this located? As fellow Detroit-area Michiganders, it seems to me we should have run into each other somewhere... (But I go to the Metro Area-stores for records!)
Keep up whatever work is still involved, and the best of luck!
-- Dave
-- Dave
Wow looks magnificent! Congratulations! In what little town is this located?
Gary
Gary
Wow! What an achievement! And what a collection! I hope you will make some videos sometimes to share the fruit of your work.
Fantastic!
We love Cavalcade and reference it all the time.
Are you going to have to tap your electric into the "third-rail" of the local train to power your shop like the Pillsbury Bake-Off?
When the lights dim in town they'll all know you're having the gang over!
We love Cavalcade and reference it all the time.
Are you going to have to tap your electric into the "third-rail" of the local train to power your shop like the Pillsbury Bake-Off?
When the lights dim in town they'll all know you're having the gang over!
I don't think it will take long at all for this museum/library/event space to show up on national TV.
polkanut
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Please post the address when you're ready to have a "Grand Opening".
Looks like a really fun and interesting place to visit. My sister lives in the Toledo area, so I'll keep it in mind when I'm up there sometime.
firedome
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Wow!
That is totally mind blowing! The town is lucky to have you and not yet another tattoo parlor or empty storefront. To preserve these icons of mid-50s America for others to see is laudable! Felicitations Kevin, and can't wait for more Cavalcade of Food episodes!
That is totally mind blowing! The town is lucky to have you and not yet another tattoo parlor or empty storefront. To preserve these icons of mid-50s America for others to see is laudable! Felicitations Kevin, and can't wait for more Cavalcade of Food episodes!
That's absolutely wonderful, Kevin. You guys have created a pilgrimage destination for many of us now. Lots of hard work and passion, and it shows. Your storefront window displays are fantastic, as is that kitchen. Thanks for sharing your fun space!
I’m in absolute shock. This is amazing, fantastic—where are the words? This belongs in a magazine spread. The only problem with what I see is that it leaves me green with envy!!!!
Thank You All!
I appreciate all the kind words and encouragement - there have been moments along the way when I wondered if I had finally gone out of my mind with my idea. As with most projects, they take longer, are more complicated and always over the budget of when you first start out. But it continues to be a lot of fun and it brings us joy to see things take shape, bit by bit.
To answer a few questions y'all asked:
The store's floors are all hardwood on the sales floor. The back storerooms and office have concrete floors.
I'm blessed in that I love my job. I teach at Detroit's largest university and have been working there for 26 years. We have no mandatory retirement age. I love what I do and will continue to work for at least another 4-5 years (I want to hit 30 years of service) and then I'll think more seriously about "retirement" - although I see myself doing something until I'm no longer able. As long as it's something I really love. However, this means I can only get to Cavalcade on weekends and when I schedule vacation time. So when I'm ready to finally open the doors, I don't know that I'll have many regular hours of operation. Time will tell how it all works out.
The store is in the town of Croswell, Michigan - it is about 82 miles northeast of Detroit. This is close to my cottage, which is near the village of Lexington, Michigan, and that is just four miles east of Croswell at Lake Huron.
The electric service in the building couldn't accommodate running power to all the stoves - but I was able to put in a few 220 outlets (I needed two in the new kitchen). The City of Croswell has its own electric utility, so they are glad to have a new customer that has a thing for electric ranges and other appliances!
Once the kitchen portion of the building is complete - hopefully by Memorial Day - we will start recording new Cavalcade of Food episodes. When the place is ready for visitors, I will let you all know!
Thanks again, everyone!
I appreciate all the kind words and encouragement - there have been moments along the way when I wondered if I had finally gone out of my mind with my idea. As with most projects, they take longer, are more complicated and always over the budget of when you first start out. But it continues to be a lot of fun and it brings us joy to see things take shape, bit by bit.
To answer a few questions y'all asked:
The store's floors are all hardwood on the sales floor. The back storerooms and office have concrete floors.
I'm blessed in that I love my job. I teach at Detroit's largest university and have been working there for 26 years. We have no mandatory retirement age. I love what I do and will continue to work for at least another 4-5 years (I want to hit 30 years of service) and then I'll think more seriously about "retirement" - although I see myself doing something until I'm no longer able. As long as it's something I really love. However, this means I can only get to Cavalcade on weekends and when I schedule vacation time. So when I'm ready to finally open the doors, I don't know that I'll have many regular hours of operation. Time will tell how it all works out.
The store is in the town of Croswell, Michigan - it is about 82 miles northeast of Detroit. This is close to my cottage, which is near the village of Lexington, Michigan, and that is just four miles east of Croswell at Lake Huron.
The electric service in the building couldn't accommodate running power to all the stoves - but I was able to put in a few 220 outlets (I needed two in the new kitchen). The City of Croswell has its own electric utility, so they are glad to have a new customer that has a thing for electric ranges and other appliances!
Once the kitchen portion of the building is complete - hopefully by Memorial Day - we will start recording new Cavalcade of Food episodes. When the place is ready for visitors, I will let you all know!
Thanks again, everyone!
Stunning, all of it. What an accomplishment! Congratulations and looking forward to more Cavalcade videos.
xraytech
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Sry impressive setup Kevin,
Can’t wait for an opportunity to see in person once you’re ready for that.
I have friends in Ferndale who maybe joy this as well.
This gives me more reasons to go to visit.
Btw I have something for your showroom.
Can’t wait for an opportunity to see in person once you’re ready for that.
I have friends in Ferndale who maybe joy this as well.
This gives me more reasons to go to visit.
Btw I have something for your showroom.
one word says it all FAB-U-LOUS!!!
Hey Kevin-
I am in awe of what you have managed to put together to bring CAVALCADE to life. I never realized that your collection was as extensive as it is. I'm amazed by the shape and condition you've managed to get everything to.
I wish you all the best in your endeavor and that you are blessed with much success!
Keep up the good work. It's like taking a step back in time and it looks fantastic!
Have a Great Day!
Washdaddy aka Rick
Hey Kevin-
I am in awe of what you have managed to put together to bring CAVALCADE to life. I never realized that your collection was as extensive as it is. I'm amazed by the shape and condition you've managed to get everything to.
I wish you all the best in your endeavor and that you are blessed with much success!
Keep up the good work. It's like taking a step back in time and it looks fantastic!
Have a Great Day!
Washdaddy aka Rick
Kevin, I might come knocking on your door...
Ah Croswell - had to look that one up. Funny, many, many years ago my brother and I would trek out to a tree farm in Applegate to get our Christmas tree. It was an adventure scouting the field for exactly the right tree to cut. Now days I go to Sarnia often during the summer, my cousins keep their boat in the marina there, for me it's a quick 50 minute drive - except when the bridge gets backed up. Looking at getting a Nexus card this year so I can sail through the border.....
BTW, if you pull up Croswell on Google and go to the map, you will see your store ( still says Ben Franklin..) right along site the map with town pictures.
Ah Croswell - had to look that one up. Funny, many, many years ago my brother and I would trek out to a tree farm in Applegate to get our Christmas tree. It was an adventure scouting the field for exactly the right tree to cut. Now days I go to Sarnia often during the summer, my cousins keep their boat in the marina there, for me it's a quick 50 minute drive - except when the bridge gets backed up. Looking at getting a Nexus card this year so I can sail through the border.....
BTW, if you pull up Croswell on Google and go to the map, you will see your store ( still says Ben Franklin..) right along site the map with town pictures.
toploader55
Well-known member
Truly Magnificent Kevin.
You have re created a Vintage Appliance Store.
Yes, Great idea about announcing the Grand Opening. I for one would love to attend.
'What fun it would be to do a series of cooking demonstrations.
Just Wonderful. Congratulations again and again.
You have re created a Vintage Appliance Store.
Yes, Great idea about announcing the Grand Opening. I for one would love to attend.
'What fun it would be to do a series of cooking demonstrations.
Just Wonderful. Congratulations again and again.
