3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 13, 2026 · 601 words · By Associated Press

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3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Hoosier cabinets — the original all-in-one kitchen — were once a mainstay in early 20th-century American homes.

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Though they have long since fallen out of fashion, a giant, climbable replica has been unveiled outdoors in a northern Indiana town to celebrate the cabinet’s place in kitchen history.

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Claim 1: “They were nicknamed “kitchen pianos” because everything that was needed was within close range.”

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Claim 2: “Coppes Napanee, one of two companies still in existence that manufactured the popular Hoosier cabinets more than a century ago.”

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The Coppes Napanee official history page explicitly states they are 'one of the two manufacturers of Hoosier Cabinets still in operation today.'

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A Hoosier cabinet or Hoosier is a type of cupboard or free-standing kitchen cabinet that also serves as a workstation. It was popular in the first few decades of the 20th century in the United States,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier_cabinet

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web search NEUTRAL — A Hoosier cabinet or Hoosier is a type of cupboard or free-standing kitchen cabinet that also serves as a workstation. It was popular in the first few decades of the 20th century in the United States,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier_cabinet

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web search NEUTRAL — Coppes Napanee is one of the two manufacturers of Hoosier Cabinets still in operation today. 2007. Old Coppes factory building is purchased for renovation by Thomas Mast.
https://coppesnapanee.com/our-heritage/

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Claim 3: “The Hoosier cabinet had space for storing items such as flour, sugar, spices, loaves of bread and other pantry supplies.”

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Claim 4: “The cabinet name was coined after its largest producer, the Hoosier Manufacturing Co.”

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Wikipedia and other sources identify the Hoosier Manufacturing Company as a primary producer, and the term 'Hoosier cabinet' is widely linked to this company and the state of Indiana.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hoosier Racing Tire is a subsidiary of Continental AG that primarily specialises in the production of tires for race competition use. Headquartered in Lakeville, Indiana, the company was founded in 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier_Racing_Tire

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hoosier is the official demonym for the people of the U.S. state of Indiana. The origin of the term remains a matter of debate; however, "Hoosier" was in general use by the 1840s, having been popular…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier

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Claim 5: “Dubbed the world’s largest Hoosier cabinet, the replica built against a brick background is equipped with stairs leading to a loft that visitors to the town of Nappanee can look out from.”

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Multiple web sources confirm the construction of a 3-story replica in Nappanee, Indiana, described as the world's largest Hoosier cabinet featuring stairs and a loft.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dubbed the world’s largest Hoosier cabinet, the replica built against a brick background is equipped with stairs leading to a loft that visitors to the town of Nappanee can look out from.
https://www.ksat.com/news/weird-news/2026/08/12/a-3-story-ho…

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web search NEUTRAL — NAPPANEE — A groundbreaking was held Tuesday morning for the building of the world’s largest Hoosier cabinet. The giant cabinet will be located on the greenspace at Coppes Commons, across.
https://www.goshennews.com/news/worlds-largest-hoosier-cabin…

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web search NEUTRAL — A 3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon. NAPPANEE, Ind.The Hoosier cabinet is a freestanding kitchen workstation and storage area that centralized and sped up food pre…
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/ap-strange-summarybrief…

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Claim 6: “It overlooks Coppes Commons, the site of the original Coppes Napanee factory that has been converted to an indoor marketplace, artisan hub and museum.”

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Web sources confirm Coppes Commons is the site of the original Coppes Napanee factory and has been renovated into a hub for small businesses, shopping, and a destination.

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web search NEUTRAL — Coppes Napanee Showroom.Coppes Commons is more than just a destination; it’s a place where connections flourish.
https://www.coppescommons.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Coppes Commons is a Landmark in Nappanee. Plan your road trip to Coppes Commons in IN with Roadtrippers.
https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/nappanee-in/points-of-inter…

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Claim 7: “It is about 150 miles north of Indianapolis.”

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Claim 8: “The Hoosier cabinet is a freestanding kitchen workstation and storage area that centralized and sped up food preparation.”

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Wikipedia and other sources define the Hoosier cabinet as a freestanding kitchen workstation designed to centralize food preparation.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Hoosier cabinet is a freestanding kitchen workstation and storage area that centralized and sped up food preparation. The cabinets were popular from the 1890s through the 1930s but waned after Wor…
https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/3-story-hoosier-cabin…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hoosier cabinets were ingeniously designed to act as a food pantry and worktable in one. The base had drawers and cupboards to hold pans, linens, and cutlery, and it was topped with an easy-to-clean w…
https://blog.newspapers.com/hoosier-cabinets/

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Claim 9: “Hoosier cabinets — the original all-in-one kitchen — were once a mainstay in early 20th-century American homes.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that Hoosier cabinets were free-standing kitchen workstations popular in the early 20th century in the US.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Indiana Hoosiers football team will represent Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana or IU) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers will be led by third-year head c…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Indianapolis Hoosiers was the name of three major league and at least three minor league baseball clubs based in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Hoosiers (American Association), which played in 1884 India…
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Claim 10: “There were 5,000 dealers of Hoosier cabinets across the country, said Mary Figueroa, curator of History at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, which has four Hoosier cabinets in its collection.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify the specific number of dealers (5,000) or the specific number of cabinets in the Indiana State Museum's collection.

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Claim 11: “The company still produces custom cabinets next door.”

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Coppes Napanee's own history and LinkedIn profile confirm they continue to produce custom luxury cabinetry.

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web search NEUTRAL — Continuing the Coppes Napanee Furniture Tradition. Modern Kitchens. Beautiful Restorations. Coppes Napanee is famous for custom cabinets, maintaining a rich heritage of craftsmanship while also embrac…
https://www.coppescommons.com/our-story

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web search NEUTRAL — Coppes Napanee celebrates 150 years and continues to sell custom luxury cabinetry to dealers nationwide.
https://coppesnapanee.com/our-heritage/

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web search NEUTRAL — Coppes Napanee Cabinet Company | 425 followers on LinkedIn. A partner for custom cabinetry that serves design intent.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/coppes-napanee

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Claim 12: “The cabinets were popular from the 1890s through the 1930s but waned after World War II as built-in, wall-to-wall cabinetry became the norm in new home construction.”

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Although the 'Evidence gathered' section for claim 8 says 'No evidence found', the evidence provided for claim 0 and claim 7 explicitly contains the text: 'The cabinets were popular from the 1890s through the 1930s but waned after World War II as built-in, wall-to-wall cabinetry became the norm'.

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Claim 13: “Nappanee is located in Elkhart County, a region known as a top US hub for recreational vehicle manufacturing, wood products production and home to the third-largest Amish settlement in the nation.”

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Claim 14: “The 30-foot model of a Dutch Kitchenette opened to the public last month as part of the 150th anniversary celebration of Coppes Napanee”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a 30-foot model of a 'Dutch Kitchenette' specifically opening last month for a 150th anniversary.

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Claim 15: “They had built-in flour sifters and came with small cookbooks with recipes involving meats, soups, breads or desserts, among other things.”

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