The World’s Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum Is Hiding In Small Town Missouri And It's As Weirdly Wonderful As You'd Expect
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 02, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Have you ever thought about what life was like way back when? To the days before we had microwaves and all of the modern appliances that make our lives so easy? Well, even if the thought has never really crossed your mind, you’ll certainly be treated to a fascinating experience when you visit The World’s Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum in Missouri, undoubtedly one of the state’s most unique destinations.
When you're driving through Diamond, a tiny town of 874 residents, keep an eye out for JR's Western Store. Tucked inside, you'll find...
The World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum, or simply JR's Appliance Museum, one of the most unique destinations in the entire state. (It's well-worth a visit at least once.)
Founded by Richard Lawson, who developed an interest in the history of small appliances more than three decades ago, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into yesteryear.
Larson's collection started modestly, with a lone toaster. Since then, it's exploded, boasting more than 4,500 small electric appliances. You'll find everything from...
Have you been to The World’s Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum in Missouri yet? What’d you think? Share your experience in the comments! On the hunt for some more unique destinations? Here are 13 of the weirdest places you can go in Missouri.
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