Travel Back In Time To A Different Era When You Visit The 1950s All Electric House In Kansas
Did you live during a time when electricity wasn’t even something common in many homes? Or, are you young enough that you’ve never lived in a world without electricity everywhere? This model 1950s All Electric House is a look into a time period where they thought this would be the future. Imagine what some of those designers think about what we have today!
Welcome to the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, a spot in Overland Park that contains a museum, KidScape, and our favorite part - a model 1950s All-Electric Home.
It's a blast from the past for sure, especially when you see the nursery decorated just so, with toys we haven't seen for ages. There's just something that feels like home when you see a stuffed animal with the character printed on instead of shaped.
It was built in 1953 by a local electric company, it was made to be the standard of living for modern American families. However, not all who wanted this life had the ability to have a cozy life in the suburbs.
Other than special circumstances and holidays, the center is usually open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Address: 8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
