A 3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon
NAPPANEE, Ind. (AP) — Hoosier cabinets — the original all-in-one kitchen — were once a mainstay in early 20th-century American homes. Though they have long since fallen out of fashion, a giant, climbable replica…
Nappanee, Indiana was recently graced with a giant, climbable replica of a Hoosier cabinet, celebrating the iconic kitchen appliance's place in American history. The 30-foot (9-meter) model of a Dutch Kitchenette, unveiled last month, marks the 150th anniversary of Coppes Napanee, one of the two companies that still manufacture the beloved Hoosier cabinets.
The cabinet, dubbed the world's largest, features stairs leading to a loft where visitors can look out and overlook Coppes Commons, the site of the original Coppes Napanee factory converted into an indoor marketplace, artisan hub, and museum. Coppes Napanee owner and president Wesley Mast revealed that visitors typically have two reactions when they first see the giant cabinet.
Some are perplexed, asking why such a big cabinet was needed, to which Mast responds, "Why not?" Others express enthusiasm, calling it "so cool." Mast believes the cabinet has brought increased attention and branding, transforming the town into a more enticing destination.
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