Thread Number: 76282
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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Post# 1001126   7/23/2018 at 07:59 (2,074 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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That "Merry Manor" kitchen has long been my favorite kitchen! Maybe it's the room full of turquoise appliances, maybe it's that beautiful laundry pair, or maybe the idea that the whole room could be had for $52/month (1958 prices). And I could have it even cheaper since I would not include the through-the-wall a/c and would not need the upright freezer.
Ah yes, the good ol' days......
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Post# 1001135 , Reply# 1   7/23/2018 at 10:09 (2,074 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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In 1958 $52 a month was a lot of money for a GE all electric kitchen. My Aunt and Uncle bought a brand new 3 bed/2bath track home in 1956 for $11,500, and I recall them telling me years later that the mortgage paymt was only $90.00 a month! So, to commit to $52.00 a mo., just for a new kitchen you had to be affluent.
That being said, the pictures of those kithchens are great to look at. But, why would anyone have wanted both a top freezer and bottom freezer refrigerator side by side? That does seem tobe over doing it. Eddie |
Post# 1001139 , Reply# 2   7/23/2018 at 10:32 (2,074 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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The unit on the left is a bottom mount refrigerator. The unit on the right is an upright freezer. It does seem odd to have them both right there, but then again, this kitchen is not about reality; it's about showcasing as many appliances as they can pack in.
And you're correct, $52 a month was not small change in 1958.
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Post# 1001167 , Reply# 3   7/23/2018 at 15:31 (2,074 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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A example of that is, My Grandparents bought a new 52 Plymouth Cranbrook, the payments were 17.00 a month!!! |
Post# 1001173 , Reply# 5   7/23/2018 at 15:53 (2,074 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 1001181 , Reply# 6   7/23/2018 at 16:24 (2,074 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Personally, I've always loved this kitchen too. Eddie, I would love to be able to have my freezer in the kitchen rather than the laundry room (which is where mine is) or the garage. A luxurious feature. I guess the all-button dishwasher wasn't in existence in 1958. If it was, why wouldn't GE showcase the TOL built-in dishwasher. The only thing that really bugs me about this kitchen is there appears to not be any GE cabinets for dishware, glassware, flatware for use at the bar, if not capacity for the family. I mean, the base cabinets that are there are perfect for pots, pans, bake ware, casserole dishes, counter top appliances. I think it's horribly impractical to be storing everyday dishes and such in base cabinets. |
Post# 1001182 , Reply# 7   7/23/2018 at 16:25 (2,074 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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I like the Merry Manor better, too. However, I wouldn't like cleaning the grease off those lights by the range. It should have had some kind of exhaust hood. |
Post# 1001184 , Reply# 8   7/23/2018 at 16:27 (2,074 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 1001190 , Reply# 9   7/23/2018 at 16:39 (2,074 days old) by washman (o)   |   | |
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Any kitchen that makes one "merry' whilst cooking or cleaning is ok on my list! |
Post# 1001218 , Reply# 10   7/23/2018 at 22:38 (2,074 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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