Uncover the Rich History of Coppes
Commons and Coppes Napanee
Bill’s History Corner.
Our blog is a place for history buffs and curious Internet surfers to lose themselves in the past and take an in-depth look at the history of Coppes Commons and Coppes Napanee. Join our historian Bill Warner as he discovers and discusses pieces of our Coppes Commons heritage.
Runners for a One Horse Open Sleigh?
Bill Warner
December 26, 2019
Today we are looking at a receipt from Feb. 1st, 1912. The Coppes, Zook & Mutschler Co. purchased one set (2) sled runners from the concern of JOHN J. WRIGHT, BREMEN, IND, MASHALL COUNTY.
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Wherein Bill Investigates a Little-Known Nappanee Company From the 30's
Bill Warner
December 12, 2019
History Detective Help Wanted
Bill Warner
December 04, 2019
I purchased this tin nameplate or medallion, (whatever you want to call it) at a local antique store last year. I think it would have been soldered on the Clothing Washing Machine. The most important part is the line MNFD. by J.C. Mellinger of Nappanee, Indiana.
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