A 3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon
Summary
A giant, 30-foot tall replica of a Hoosier cabinet was unveiled in Nappanee, Indiana, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Coppes Napanee, a company that still makes cabinets and was one of the original makers of Hoosier cabinets. These cabinets were popular kitchen workstations in American homes in the early 1900s and helped speed up food preparation.Key Facts
- The Hoosier cabinet is a freestanding kitchen workstation and storage unit from the early 20th century.
- The replica cabinet in Nappanee is 30 feet tall and has stairs leading to a small loft for visitors to climb and look out from.
- Coppes Napanee, one of the two original Hoosier cabinet makers still in business, created the replica as part of its 150th anniversary.
- The cabinet’s design centralized and sped up food preparation before built-in kitchen cabinets became common after World War II.
- Originally, Hoosier cabinets were sold through about 5,000 dealers nationwide.
- The replica is located near Coppes Commons, a marketplace and museum on the site of the original factory.
- Wesley Mast, owner and president of Coppes Napanee, said the giant cabinet helps attract visitors and promotes the company’s history and brand.
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