Visit the Rentschler farmhouse on East Michigan Avenue and find out. [1]
Operated by Saline Historical Society, this 12-room house evolved from an original 1906 construction. When the home, 11 out-buildings, and acreage was purchased by the City of Saline in 1998, decision was made to configure and maintain it as area residents typically lived here during The Great Depression. [2,3]
For this 2015 holiday season, the Queen Anne-style Renschler house proper has been “decorated with natural things that might have been found on the farm.” Our photograph above looks into the parlor, centered with a live tree and authentic 1930s ornamentation and electric lights. [4,5]
You’ll have two more opportunities this month to see this local treasure for yourself. Renschler Farm is open December 12 and 19, from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
References
- Rentschler Farm Museum (home page).
- Saline Area Historical Society (home page).
- “Great Depression” History.
- “Queen Anne” Architectural Styles of America and Europe.
- “Consequences of Edison’s Lamp” The National Museum of American History, Smithsonian.
