Montgomery Ward

[112561]

Oh yes, the Vista is at least the early 1960s.

 

[retromania]

Oh. I see now it did. The nase on it and the fact it has stainless steel mixing bowls shows it came out after the white one.

 

[112561]

Actually the mixing bowls came from Goodwill, the same day I bought the mixer, which is from Salvation Army. The stainless bowls will go on the chrome '70s Sunbeam. I have to stop buying mixers etc, ran out of room!

 

[retromania]

That's like me and sewing machines. I am a middle of the road sewer. Certainly not a professional and don't need any more machines!

 

[countryford]

You asked for it, so here it is. Pics of my kitchen. Might be a few. But here goes. The first one is of the O'keefe and merrit gas stove and the Youngstown kitchen hood. The hood was in the house when we bought it and was original to the house. The house was built in 1948. We had the hood stripped down and painted pink. The stove we bought from a lady who's parents had bought it brand new back in 1942. It hadn't been used for sometime, but we cleaned it all up and had the valves rebuilt and it works great. You can also see the wall oven in the background. That I found at a second hand store in their as is yard. It had the matching cooktop. They wanted only $7.00 for the both. I bought them right then and there. They looked like they had hardly been used.

 

[countryford]

This is the 1949 hotpoint fridge. We picked it up and had to rewire it. It works great. Just recently got back from the paint shop. Again we had it painted pink. Just waiting for the new gaskets to come in. As soon as they do we will be putting it back in our kitchen.

 

[countryford]

Ok. Seems like I have misplaced some of the pictures. Well here is an older picture of the kitchen. That refrigerator on the right is the 1949 hotpoint befor it was painted pink. ALso on the left is the hotpoint dishwasher.

 

[countryford]

Last one for now. Again this is an older picture of the laundry room. This is the 1963 Lady Kenmore washer and dryer. The refrigerator in the center is a hotpoint. It is no longer in the laundry room. And we have new cabinets above the set now and all my irons displayed as well. I just cant seem to find the pictures. Anyways gives ya an idea.

 

[countryford]

Ok. Found the pics of the laundry room once we got it redone. Here it is.

 

[washernoob]

That...

kitchen....

is.....

AMAZING! Wow! Each appliance looks very minty. Just incredible. Thanks for sharing!

 

[retromania]

Love the pictures of the kitchen and laundry. All you appliances are to die for. Those Lady Kenmore machines are especially nice. Like the iron collection too. Love anything with a cloth cord.

Thank you for sharing those.

 

[countryford]

Your welcome. It was my pleasure sharing. If you are ever in the area you are more than welcome to stop by. And that offer is to any club member. Our house is always open.

 

[112561]

I don't know which appliance I like more. And the kitchen cabinets are beautiful, from a local firm or whom?

 

[retromania]

What a kind offer and who knows I just might. I can see it now: KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK...or better yet...DING DONG! "Yes?!" "Hi, can I look at y'all's appliances?" "Huh?" "Your vintage appliances?! I'm one of the vintage appliances blog members!" "Oh! Yeah, uh sure!"

 

[retromania]

CF: I'm back looking at the appliances again. On the O'Keefe where the knobs are, what is that little drawer? Is it a grease trap for the griddle and is that cover on the griddle original or was it originally white also? That pink Hotpoint frige is tough and what did you say happened to the turquois frige? I knew someone that had that turquois frige, but in white. Us Southerners were so conservative. I only knew one family when I was growing that had appliances of color - chocolate. Loved 'em. Thought they were neat, BUT if I had happened into someone's kitchen that had turquois or pink appliances, I would have had an orgasm not knowing what was happening to me!!!!!!

 

[112561]

My mom was from Virginia

And very conservative, part of the reason for the endless string of white appliances here. They cost less, and the more time goes by, I'm gladder my parents were so careful with money. But, I have to have color in the kitchen, appliancewise, while I'm still able to enjoy it.

 

Alan: (knock knock knock ding dong bAm BAM......)

Countryford: (after fifteen minutes)Wha...who.....

Alan: I'mheretoseeyourappliancesIwassoexcitedtogettheinvitationIdrovefortenhourstogethereIloveturquoiseandpinkcanIco

meinandseeeverything

Countryford(fully awake) But it's TWO O'CLOCK in the MORNING!!

Alan: WELL!!! BE that WAY!!

(stomps back to car and leaves in a huff)

 

[retromania]

LOL....and Oh WOW Fridaire made a 30 range with a swing out door?!!!!! How cool is that! Wonder why it didn't catch on? Don't think I've ever seen a 30 inch from that time period!!!

 

[kevin313]

Retromania - welcome to AW! You will be amazed by the vast knowledge of the members here. I've learned so much about my appliances since I joined this fun and supportive group!

Yes, Frigidaire made ranges with "french doors" - I have one (1956 model - I think). It's still sitting in a storage locker, but I have plans to install it one of these days. Here's a photo:

 

[retromania]

Oh....my.....GOD!!!!! BOY were appliances fun back then!!!!! So I take it this is one still in use by you today?

 

[retromania]

Ok now. My mothe's 40 inch Frigidaire which was sort of similar in appearance, the oven would actually pull out and rest on the door for easy cleaning. My mother being a dedicated housewife had that thing pulled out all the time. Wait, that sounded kind of well you know. She cleaned the oven all the time.