After convincing the hubby to have our weekend getaway to Annapolis, a visit to Combo52 and the museum was on the list!...first up is the Holy Grail L-1000 and D-1000!
Visit to the Beltsville Museum!!
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The Washer Controls
Push Button Paradise!!
Push Button Paradise!!
The Dryer Controls
1950's Hi-Fi splendor!
1950's Hi-Fi splendor!
Another W dryer
Early 1950's Dryer
Early 1950's Dryer
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Its small and cute!
A Sunbeam mini-dryer!
A Sunbeam mini-dryer!
GE 40"
The rear of a Philco-Bendix Combo!
White-Westinghouse Stack!
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Whirlpool Combo...there are very tall in person!
Speed Queen washer an dryer...the washer tilts out for loading
GE 'Telephone Dial' Dryer..for undercounter installations!
Westinghouse condenser dryer...
Open Wide!
Westinghouse 40" range!
Westinghouse 40" range!
VERY early Westinghouse microwave....I think these were made by Tappan...(across the street in Mansfield, OH)
And finally!
Thanks to John for a great visit!!!
Thanks to John for a great visit!!!
whirlcool
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Such a collection of unusual washers & stoves. Those look like they would be a lot of fun to use. Thanks for the photos.
Wow, John! That is an amazing collection of rare appliances. I had no idea Westinghouse made a condenser dryer, and that Westy microwave is pretty cool, too. I thought it was a wall oven 'til I backed up and read Jerry's commentary. The tilt-out controls on the front-loading pair are wild. Recall seeing the Speed Queen stacked pair on a showroom floor years ago, but have never known anyone who actually owned one.
Thanks, Jerry, for posting all the great photos of your visit!
Thanks, Jerry, for posting all the great photos of your visit!
yogitunes
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so glad you got the chance to visit the great JohnL and his warehouse collection....like a kid in a candy store.....I know you had the best time....I can't wait for the full wash-in.....so excited I could burst
philr
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That's one of the most thrilling place I visited in my life!
turquoisedude
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I think I was up all night the first time I saw that place... LOL It's a wonderful place and John is always happy to answer any questions about the treasures in there! Can't wait for the next big wash-in!!
Good to see you had a great visit with John; I'd like to see the place myself if I ever get over that direction again.
I do have a question about the Westinghouse 1000 set, though. Are they Nougat Gray, or is it just the lighting that makes them appear gray?
We had a similar lower-in-the-line dryer that was a '63. The 1000's are much better looking than it was.
I do have a question about the Westinghouse 1000 set, though. Are they Nougat Gray, or is it just the lighting that makes them appear gray?
We had a similar lower-in-the-line dryer that was a '63. The 1000's are much better looking than it was.
mickeyd
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Can't get enough of that ~
Mother John Combo Superior. Love it. Thanks. How neat and clean and orderly the rag pile.
Mother John Combo Superior. Love it. Thanks. How neat and clean and orderly the rag pile.
the color of the 1000 set
They are grey...and fabulous!
They are grey...and fabulous!
firedome
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never saw Westy 1000s before
WOW!!!
Like that red Chambers Model "D" too, we had one in white...
WOW!!!
Like that red Chambers Model "D" too, we had one in white...
JOHN!!
You've been holding out on me again! Whats that NICE fire engine RED STOVE????
Its always fun to play in johns attic
You've been holding out on me again! Whats that NICE fire engine RED STOVE????
Its always fun to play in johns attic
Beltsville Warehouse Visit
Jerry thanks for posting a few pictures and it was great meeting your partner Tom, [ even though he seemed a little unimpressed with all the appliances LOL ]. I can't believe you even got that many pictures as you were only here about 1/2 hour, but it is always fun to have visitors.
The red Chambers Electric range belongs to a customer and it is here for some minor repair and restoration, she bought it new in 1966 and had it here in DC for most of its life. Now she and her husband have retired to central Va. and are building their retirement home and could not find anything new she liked as much, so it is getting a makeover.
Jerry thanks for posting a few pictures and it was great meeting your partner Tom, [ even though he seemed a little unimpressed with all the appliances LOL ]. I can't believe you even got that many pictures as you were only here about 1/2 hour, but it is always fun to have visitors.
The red Chambers Electric range belongs to a customer and it is here for some minor repair and restoration, she bought it new in 1966 and had it here in DC for most of its life. Now she and her husband have retired to central Va. and are building their retirement home and could not find anything new she liked as much, so it is getting a makeover.
The Main Attraction
The setting, the collection, the sheer magnitude of appliances is like opening King Tut's Tomb for the first time. But nothing in all your life's experience prepares you for the stunning experience of being with John, the famous Combo 52. John is warm, friendly and a walking treasure trove of appliance history and trivia. John is open, approachable and disarming in a way both charming and one that puts you at complete ease. John is intuitive, gracious in sharing his time and generous to a fault. John is like the best big brother, excellent confident, and so good at giving advice and sharing his wisdom from the varied experiences his position affords. You have walked the hallowed halls with the Master. You're never quite the same again. Thank you so much for sharing because it makes us all feel included.
Hugs
Kelly
The setting, the collection, the sheer magnitude of appliances is like opening King Tut's Tomb for the first time. But nothing in all your life's experience prepares you for the stunning experience of being with John, the famous Combo 52. John is warm, friendly and a walking treasure trove of appliance history and trivia. John is open, approachable and disarming in a way both charming and one that puts you at complete ease. John is intuitive, gracious in sharing his time and generous to a fault. John is like the best big brother, excellent confident, and so good at giving advice and sharing his wisdom from the varied experiences his position affords. You have walked the hallowed halls with the Master. You're never quite the same again. Thank you so much for sharing because it makes us all feel included.
Hugs
Kelly
Beltsville Visit!
I am Happy
you guys had a great time. I know my visits have always been a lot fun and excitement.
Best Wishes to all,
Peter
I am Happy
you guys had a great time. I know my visits have always been a lot fun and excitement. Best Wishes to all,
Peter
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