carlvs
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This was quite the kitchen in its day. Love the cooktops in the stainless counter.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/app/4308335825.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/app/4308335825.html
Tappan wall ovens - Bloomfield Hills MI
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norgeway
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The one on the left!
Is a microwave!!
Is a microwave!!
danemodsandy
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Very....
....Very, very high-end in its day. The presence of a Tappan built-in microwave has already been noted. The stainless counter and custom vent hood weren't cheap, and neither were the birch cabinets. Note that both ovens have their own vent hoods, as well.
The kicker is the set of cooktop controls and automatic appliance outlets in the middle of the mammoth stainless backsplash. Look at how the backsplash not only covers the wall behind the cooktop counter, but wraps around the sidewalls of the oven cabinets - somebody liked a clean kitchen!
Somebody spent some serious, serious money on all this back in the day.
For the Archives, here's a shot of the Tappan microwave:
....Very, very high-end in its day. The presence of a Tappan built-in microwave has already been noted. The stainless counter and custom vent hood weren't cheap, and neither were the birch cabinets. Note that both ovens have their own vent hoods, as well.
The kicker is the set of cooktop controls and automatic appliance outlets in the middle of the mammoth stainless backsplash. Look at how the backsplash not only covers the wall behind the cooktop counter, but wraps around the sidewalls of the oven cabinets - somebody liked a clean kitchen!
Somebody spent some serious, serious money on all this back in the day.
For the Archives, here's a shot of the Tappan microwave:
Tappan Microwave
I've had my eye out for one of these for a long time. A bit of a haul, but we'll see. I've contacted the seller- cross your fingers! -Cory
I've had my eye out for one of these for a long time. A bit of a haul, but we'll see. I've contacted the seller- cross your fingers! -Cory
Wow, that's a steal. Where would I put it though.. Hope someone close by can grab it
Is he also selling the countertop etc?
carlvs
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The microwave...
I thought that was a microwave but didn't trust my eyes. Are those GE cooktops? The controls look different.
I thought that was a microwave but didn't trust my eyes. Are those GE cooktops? The controls look different.
Bloomfield Hills, one of, it not the ritziest hoods in Michigan and one of the top 5 in the US.
Cool - another Tappan microwave shows up!
That is indeed a beautiful cooking center and certainly not inexpensive in it's day. I wonder if they ever regretted having the element units so far apart? I would.
That is indeed a beautiful cooking center and certainly not inexpensive in it's day. I wonder if they ever regretted having the element units so far apart? I would.
That's a good point Greg, cooking on multiple burners would be like running a relay race!
I'll let the group know what I hear about the other kitchen details- I have no use for the mega cooktop or the even more interesting full length vent hood.
Ironically, I picked up a copy of Electronics Technician magazine from 1959 last week on ebay specifically because the cover article was about microwave cooking. Reading through it this week, these 'electronic ovens' are not for the faint of heart. We're talking lethal voltage and current, multiple motors and blowers, and vacuum tubes. Sometimes even cooling pumps to cool the magnetron(s). And of course 220V service. -Cory
I'll let the group know what I hear about the other kitchen details- I have no use for the mega cooktop or the even more interesting full length vent hood.
Ironically, I picked up a copy of Electronics Technician magazine from 1959 last week on ebay specifically because the cover article was about microwave cooking. Reading through it this week, these 'electronic ovens' are not for the faint of heart. We're talking lethal voltage and current, multiple motors and blowers, and vacuum tubes. Sometimes even cooling pumps to cool the magnetron(s). And of course 220V service. -Cory
norgeway
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Cooktops!
Are Hotpoint I think, NICE!! If I had that kitchen I would guard it with a shotgun!!
Are Hotpoint I think, NICE!! If I had that kitchen I would guard it with a shotgun!!
Hans - I think you're correct. I recently was given a similar Hotpoint cooktop set-up like these. There is a little colored dot in the center of each burner the correlates to a colored dot on the push button assembly.
Ben
Ben
norgeway
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Yes..
And some of them have lighted pushbuttons, I think Hotpoint called this stuff Customline.
And some of them have lighted pushbuttons, I think Hotpoint called this stuff Customline.
They sure do!
And....
The magazine I was just reading ; )
The magazine I was just reading ; )
That is very nice, and set someone back big bucks.
Those cabinets remind me of the ones in my high school art and home-ec rooms. Even the hardware is the same. If I remember right, they were Wood-Mode.
Those cabinets remind me of the ones in my high school art and home-ec rooms. Even the hardware is the same. If I remember right, they were Wood-Mode.
too bad the original dishwasher isn't around (or shown)
Very cool kitchen-the cooktops look like it would be easy for two cooks to work in this kitchen-again---if everything works here----WHY REPLACE IT????Keep using this fine equipment and enjoy!!!Better than the trash that would replce these fine machines.Guess there would be concerns about the old microwave-is the magnetron worn out-how are the door seals?If its still healthy-USE IT!!!
norgeway
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I think it would be wonderful,
You could set a electric frypan, griddle or deep fryer between the surface units, and still be under the hood, and cleanup would be easy with all that stainless.....That lighted pushbutton Hotpoint cooktop is to die for!!!
You could set a electric frypan, griddle or deep fryer between the surface units, and still be under the hood, and cleanup would be easy with all that stainless.....That lighted pushbutton Hotpoint cooktop is to die for!!!
It is a shame that someone would rip those beautiful cabinets and those appliances for the cheap crap they have now days.
TWO Two Burner Cook-Tops:
Hmmmmm...I wouldn't have thought of that countertop burner arrangement; that is a sort of neat idea, w/ an oven on each side!
-- Dave
Hmmmmm...I wouldn't have thought of that countertop burner arrangement; that is a sort of neat idea, w/ an oven on each side!
-- Dave
Cool Kitchen Setup
Hope you can save this Cory, I already have a 1958 and 1962 Westinghouse microwave oven that was built by Tappan, so I don't need any more, LOL.
It is interesting that the two WH MWs look almost identical on the outside but are very different inside. The 58 has four rectifier tubes, and air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron to provide the MW energy.
The 62 has a water cooled electric magnet magnetron, water-cooled power transformer, and it uses a selenium rectifier. On the 62 the water cooling system has a small water pump driven off the back of the right cooling fan motor that circulates water through a small radiator, the system uses a water-antifreeze solution just like a car.
I find it is interesting that the older unit used an air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron which all microwave ovens use today.
It is a shame that the owners will likely pull out this cool kitchen. If it were to be my primary kitchen I would keep the cabinets, counter tops and ventilation systems in tact. I would replace the oven on the right with a 24" double KA SS TOL oven. On the left I would install two stacked SS MWOs with at least one being Micro-Convection. In the center of the counter-top I would install a GE Monogram chrome induction cook-top, these changes would update this kitchen for serious cooking for at least the next 30 years without destroying the overall look, I would love to see the rest of the house.
John L.
Hope you can save this Cory, I already have a 1958 and 1962 Westinghouse microwave oven that was built by Tappan, so I don't need any more, LOL.
It is interesting that the two WH MWs look almost identical on the outside but are very different inside. The 58 has four rectifier tubes, and air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron to provide the MW energy.
The 62 has a water cooled electric magnet magnetron, water-cooled power transformer, and it uses a selenium rectifier. On the 62 the water cooling system has a small water pump driven off the back of the right cooling fan motor that circulates water through a small radiator, the system uses a water-antifreeze solution just like a car.
I find it is interesting that the older unit used an air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron which all microwave ovens use today.
It is a shame that the owners will likely pull out this cool kitchen. If it were to be my primary kitchen I would keep the cabinets, counter tops and ventilation systems in tact. I would replace the oven on the right with a 24" double KA SS TOL oven. On the left I would install two stacked SS MWOs with at least one being Micro-Convection. In the center of the counter-top I would install a GE Monogram chrome induction cook-top, these changes would update this kitchen for serious cooking for at least the next 30 years without destroying the overall look, I would love to see the rest of the house.
John L.
ovrphil
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Well, it's a 1958 house - would like to see the rest of the home. What do the new owners have in mind for a mid-century home? Whatever their goal, it would be nice to see something that retains a mid-century look, but then you're back to maintaining vintage. Both friends and family live in B. Hills - I/we have circled by many of the homes accessible by car, and there are some outstanding examples of mid-century ranches, including F.L. Wright originals...and acreage is common. I sense that this might be one of the acreage situated 1958 homes. This kitchen looks good, after decades. Well-kept looking...would agree with Combo52, on retaining the rest and updating the appliances. Great appliances - looks like a museum setting at Henry Ford Museum where mid-century cars and home style is displayed.
maytag63
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Very expensive
What cost $1200 in 1955 would cost $10148.20 in 2012.
Found this website about that microwave.
http://stuckattheairport.com/2011/03/26/traveling-by-invention-part-1/
It's about a 1/3 down from the top of the that website.
What cost $1200 in 1955 would cost $10148.20 in 2012.
Found this website about that microwave.
http://stuckattheairport.com/2011/03/26/traveling-by-invention-part-1/
It's about a 1/3 down from the top of the that website.
norgeway
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Updating..
Thats a CUSS word to me, I have no use for anything new!!LOL, I might put in 50s Hotpoint wall ovens to match the cooktop, but I dont own a microwave now, nor do I need covection ovens, self cleaning or induction.LOL!
Thats a CUSS word to me, I have no use for anything new!!LOL, I might put in 50s Hotpoint wall ovens to match the cooktop, but I dont own a microwave now, nor do I need covection ovens, self cleaning or induction.LOL!
danemodsandy
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You Can Rest Easy, Hans!
If you're trying to avoid "new," Hans, then you're eligible for all of the technologies you just mentioned.
Microwave ovens have been around for home use since the first half of the '50s. Self-cleaning debuted in Fall of '63. Convection ovens and induction have been around for home use since the '70s.
So - enjoy!
I love my 1972 GE self-cleaner - vintage quality, incredible cooking and baking abilities, as easy to care for as a new range.
If you're trying to avoid "new," Hans, then you're eligible for all of the technologies you just mentioned.
Microwave ovens have been around for home use since the first half of the '50s. Self-cleaning debuted in Fall of '63. Convection ovens and induction have been around for home use since the '70s.
So - enjoy!
I love my 1972 GE self-cleaner - vintage quality, incredible cooking and baking abilities, as easy to care for as a new range.norgeway
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But my NORGE////
Is a 55, I have one aggravating piece of newness, a two year old Hotpoint Frost Bite refrigerator, ,at least thats what it should be called, because everything gets freezer burn from thawing and freezing!!LOL, absolutely worthless, and when I find a good Norge to take its place...out it goes!..Seriously,I quit buying microwaves because the only ones i like, the old Amanas wont fit under my cabinets, and all I ever used one for was to melt butter or warm something up, I have had three microwaves in the last 10 years, all quit working with very little use, as for self cleaning, it would be ok, if I could find an old one, but like Sensi Temp units, I never have got a hold of one that works, so, I guess I will stick to the Norge, I can trust both ovens, they are dead on and so well insulated you can roast a turkey all day and still lay your hand anywhere on the stove and not get burned.As for a GE, I WOULD like to have a old Americana with the pushbuttons up the side.
Is a 55, I have one aggravating piece of newness, a two year old Hotpoint Frost Bite refrigerator, ,at least thats what it should be called, because everything gets freezer burn from thawing and freezing!!LOL, absolutely worthless, and when I find a good Norge to take its place...out it goes!..Seriously,I quit buying microwaves because the only ones i like, the old Amanas wont fit under my cabinets, and all I ever used one for was to melt butter or warm something up, I have had three microwaves in the last 10 years, all quit working with very little use, as for self cleaning, it would be ok, if I could find an old one, but like Sensi Temp units, I never have got a hold of one that works, so, I guess I will stick to the Norge, I can trust both ovens, they are dead on and so well insulated you can roast a turkey all day and still lay your hand anywhere on the stove and not get burned.As for a GE, I WOULD like to have a old Americana with the pushbuttons up the side.
norgeway
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Trivia,,,
Guess who introduced the convection oven....believe it or not, MONARCH did!
Guess who introduced the convection oven....believe it or not, MONARCH did!
I remember seeing my first big Microwave on tv in 1956 or 57 on Price is Right with Bill Cullen
The showed it and a lady put a cherry pie into it and 3 minutes later A Cooked
cherry pie. I was in AWE told my parents we need one. My dad said what you think I grow money trees!! Got our first MW in mid 70's.
The showed it and a lady put a cherry pie into it and 3 minutes later A Cooked
cherry pie. I was in AWE told my parents we need one. My dad said what you think I grow money trees!! Got our first MW in mid 70's.
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