The 1950s All-Electric House
Whether you're a child of the Fifties or just curious about lifestyles from this nostalgic era, The 1950s All-Electric House at the Johnson County Museum of History offers an eye-opening look at the technology of the times. Futuristic features include: hidden televisions, electric curtain openers, trendy appliances and "moon glow" lighting. Step inside this "house of the future" and its suddenly 1954 all over again!
In 1954, Kansas City area home buyers seeking the latest in time-saving technology could visit Kansas City Power and Light's All-Electric House in Prairie Village's most desirable neighborhood, Indian Fields. Technology was of keen interest to homebuyers during the 1950s, when wartime materials and mass-production techniques were applied to home construction, appliances, and furniture. The five-room ranch house captures the 1950s suburban ideal.
Kansas City Power and Light Company (KCPL) built this model home to showcase a new device "the year 'round air conditioner…known as the heat pump." KCPL portrayed it as a "house of many new applications and developments in electrical research…a home for modern American family living - comfortable and up-to-the-minute in every respect." Spectacular lighting and electrical features were located throughout the home. Remote control panels operated the lighting and temperature systems for the entire house.
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