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television

Sara’s 1960 Philco Siesta television

by pam kueber on February 13, 2009

saras-philcoNice to meet Sara and her vintage Philco television set. What a find, to be sure!

Hi Pam,

My name is Sara, I just signed onto your site as a member yesterday, although I have been reading your blog for the past year now! I have to say that I just absolutely LOVE your blog and I think you are doing a fantastic job with it. I finally feel like there are other people out there like me! Ever since I was in high school (mid to late 80’s) I have been really into all things 50’s and 60s. Heck yeah there is more…

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The first-ever “Television House” – designed by Rudolph Matern in 1948

by pam kueber on November 18, 2008

Architect Rudolph Matern and the first "Television House" ever

How interesting — editors of the Small Homes Guide in 1948 declared that this was the first house they had ever seen “especially designed for television.” Heck yeah there is more…

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“The Television Kitchen” by Kitchenmaid

by pam kueber on November 3, 2008

A 1953 Kitchenmaid kitchen - "The Television Kitchen"

Mom will not be isolated here….

This 1953 advertisement for wood KitchenMaid cabinets illustrates the effort and innovation that went into making the modern housewife’s daily chores seem easier…glamorous, even.

Heck yeah there is more…

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