Emery Wheel – Vintage

Emery Wheel – Vintage

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Artifacts

In 1873, Sven Pulson invented a grinding wheel that was much more efficient than other mechanisms of its time.  Frank Norton patented his design and began manufacturing them early after that.  The wheel is made of sandstone and used to hone a fine edge on any items that need to be sharp such as axes, knifes, and other types of blades.  It is on display at our museum.

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Downtown Pequot Lakes - 1907

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Preserving History - Pequot Lakes Historical Society

Preserving History

Preserving History – Pequot Lakes Historical Society

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Laundry in the Early Years

Laundry in the Early Years

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Artifacts

Early Laundry Equipment

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Ironing board, wash tub, scrub board, vintage iron.

On display at our museum is a selection of items that were used in various phases of the laundry process.  Included is a galvanized wash tub, an early scrubbing board and ironing board,  Also on the ironing board is an vintage iron.
Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Artifacts

Pressure Cooker

Pressure cooker for proper preparation of food for storage

A pressure cooker on display at our museum.  They were first introduced by the French Physicist, Denis Papin in 1679.  Internal temperature can reach 266 degrees Fahrenheit and was called “Papin’s Digester” after the inventor.
Lakes Theater Projectors

Lakes Theater Projectors

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Artifacts

While renovating the main floor of the Cole Memorial building in 1999, a room that had been walled over was discovered. The projectors from Lakes Theater, which were thought to have been discarded, were discovered. They are on display at the museum, along with sets of original seats from the theater.