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Greater Kent Historical Society

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Arrival Photo Tour

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Kent Historical Museum is located at the the Bereiter House with parking at the rear via East Temperance St.

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The Blue Star Memorial is a tribute to the Armed Forces of America.

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The vine trellis was build as part of an Eagle Scout project.

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Under the trellis, is a ramp up to the front porch.

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Stuart S. Nakamura’s monument that memorializes the Japanese American legacy in the White River Valley.

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This is the front porch of the museum.

First Floor

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This is the view through the front door and into the entryway.

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The room to the right is the office which is very dark with beautiful wood for the walls, floor, and ceiling. To exemplify the nature of the room we have a period desk.

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The living room is furnished with furniture and decor appropriate to 1908.

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The dining room has a plate rail along one wall.

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A collection of plates is showcased in the dining room.

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Off the kitchen is a small tea room.

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The kitchen was remodeled in the 1960s, however the 1908 kitchen display can be viewed on the enclosed back porch.

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The domain of the maids -- the washroom has many items that would have been used in 1908. We have included a modern washer and dryer and the older 1950’s vintage washing machine to acknowledge the advancement in technology through the years.

Second Floor

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This is the view from the top of the stairs to the entryway.

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Rotating exhibits are featured to the right of the staircase. An example is this exhibit which highlighted movies and film.

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The bathroom features all the period appropriate tub, sink, and toilet.

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This is the master bedroom, furnished in period decor.

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The children’s room features metal beds and some example of toys that the Bereiter boys may have played with.

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The personal effects of Mr. M. M. Morrill on display outside the sewing room.

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Our community room is devoted to rotating displays of the Greater Kent history.

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In the community room is a display of memorabilia and artifacts from the Carnation Company -- one of the earliest businesses in Kent.

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Gentlemen would retire after diner in the attic where a slate pool table, a card table, and a liquor cabinet could be used.

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