Development of baking powder national historic chemical. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Rumford chemical works records, 18531951 lemelson center. Front cover features a color litho image of a little girl wearing a large green hat.
The rumford complete cook book, first printed in 1908 by the rumford chemical works in rhode island, has this to say of its progenitorless lofty, perhaps, than delesserts panegyric but worth quoting also in its praise of the grand master of the great guild of chefs, the first and greatest scientist of the kitchen. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Information about the company and its history are easily available on the internet. Rumford chemical works the rhode island historical society skip to content. It has also been known as seekonk centre and east providence centre.
He lived in cambridge, massachusetts, until his death on january 1, 1893. Eben developed the formulas and products and george took care of the business operations. History of food and drink collection, special collections, university libraries, virginia tech. History of rumford chemical works rumford chemical works home. Horsford was a chemist specifically, the rumford professor of the application of science to the useful arts horsford was also the inventor of doubleacting baking powder. The rumford complete cookbook 1908 by lily haxworth wallace. District to serve the rumford chemical works and the glenlyon bleachery. Rumford chemical works, founded in 1854, rumford, rhode. Rumford is the northern section of the city of east providence, rhode island, and is, as such, not a city or town of its own. He cofounded the rumford chemical works in providence ri, producing several chemical products which were marketed under the trade name rumford. The company name came from one of the most colorful characters in american history, benjamin. The rumford chemical works and mill house historic district is a historic district encompassing the remnants of the rumford chemical works, a historical chemical plant in east providence, rhode island, founded by eben horsford and george f.
Located north of the ten mile river and established as a neighborhood from 1643 onward, this is the site of the original east providence rehoboth settlement. For the history of baking powder, see the following. Rumford chemical works and mill house historic district. The first edition was printed in 1908 and it continued to print subsequent editions until the late 1940s. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Supreme court transcript of record with supporting pleadings by massie, c a. Information courtesy of eighty years of baking powder history by rumford chemical works 1939. Rumford chemical works, rumford, rhode island, 18591939.
Together they would start the rumford chemical works which they established in 1856. Old advertising promotional cookbook rumford baking powder. Department of home economics of the rumford company, providence, ri, 1947. Ive seen a fair number of the rumford complete cook book original 1908, which is not surprising because it was published locally by the rumford chemical works of providence, ri.
Rumford chemical company records, rhode island historical society. Rumford chemical works, founded in 1854, rumford, rhode island. Rumford center began in 1856 as rumford chemical works, producing and shipping baking powder across the nation and around the world. Eighty years of baking powder history, 18591939 rumford chemical works. Institute archives and special collections, rensselaer polytechnic institute, troy, new york. The name rumford does not only apply to the style and shape of this particular fireplace. Founded in 1966, the east providence historical society meetings were originally held at the roger williams grange, rumford grange, and the former rumford community center. The rumford chemical works are now home to several businesses including avenue n american kitchen, the punch kettlebell gym and. Rumford chemical company legal conferences, 18801912 folder 8. Learn more about the rich history of ris rumford center which includes rumford chemical works and rumford baking powder. Peirce manufacturing, rumford chemical works, gallaudet aircraft company. Rumford chemical works the rumford chemical works was founded in 1854 by the harvard chemist, eben n.
I set to work writing a historical novel based on rumfords life. Rhode island post cards 1910 rumford chemical works. Engraving published in 1886 manufactory of rumford baking powder, ca. History rumford center rumford chemical works rumford. Rumford historic district ri historical preservation. Count rumford led a very intriguing life and his story is wellknown in both north america and europe. Benjamin thompson was born in woburn, massachusetts, in 1753. Advertisements for rumford chemical works and baking powder at beginning and conclusion of book. Established in the mid19th century, the rumford company would becomem known for manufacturing chemical food additives. This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imper. Rumford baking powder would remain an allphosphate formula, though its manufacture was shifted to the hulman plant in terre haute, as was the manufacture of kc baking powder. Feb 18, 2014 rumford also put its name or brand on everything from a childs spinning top to everyday kitchen items. It has been said that there was no finer baking powder made than that produced by the rumford company.
Wannamoisett country club was established in rumford in 1898 on land rented from rumford chemical works, and it hosts the northeast. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In addition to acquiring proprietary rights to rumford baking powder, hulman got another branded product from rumford chemical works. Rumford chemical works the rhode island historical society. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. History rumford center rumford chemical works rumford baking. Old antique 1868 patent rumford chemical works, octagonal. The rumford complete cookbook by lily haxworth wallace, rumford chemical works. Green cloth covers with black lettering on front and spine. The american chemical society dedicated the development of baking powder by eben horsford a national historic chemical landmark in a ceremony at the rumford chemical works in east providence, rhode island, on june 12, 2006, and at clabber girl headquarters in terre haute, indiana, on april 27, 2007. The area was predominantly agricultural until the 1930s with one exception. Graphics collections the rhode island historical society. Miscellaneous receipts and statements, undated folder 9.
For our cooking from the books series i tried another recipe from the rihs. The collected works of count rumford, volume ii practical applications of heat including chimney fireplaces and supplementary observations by sanborn c. Sep 28, 2017 the records of rumford chemical works mss, subgroup 2 were donated to the rhode island historical society in 1976. This found vintage story starts with a wellused cookbook. Baking powder was the main output of the rumford chemical. Rumford chemical works mss sg 2 was founded in 1854. The revised rumford complete cook book by lily haxworth. Published by rumford chemical works providence, rhode island. Horsfordaccording to his diaryread liebigs book in 1842.
The rumford complete cook book by wallace, lily haxworth. This color is supposed to be rare so if you are into this kinda stuff get it while ya can. Home east providence historical society dedicated to. Eben norton horsford, the theory and art of breadmaking. Annual report, february 16, 1948 albert e marshall on. Rumford chemical company formulas, undated 2 of 2 folder 7. This one is a very colorful blue green or teal color. Rumford chemical works and mill house historic district wikipedia. Rumford also put its name or brand on everything from a childs spinning top to everyday kitchen items. Old advertising cookbook rumford baking powder rumford. Dedicated june 12, 2006, at the rumford chemical works in east providence. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Dec, 2010 count rumford was, in fact, a real person, but the rumford cookbook was written by lily hayworth wallace a food specialist and consultant for rumford chemical works, which developed and sold rumford baking powder. This recipe comes from a 1908 cookbook put out by the rumford chemical works in east providence, r. These records along with several histories of and cookbooks by the rumford company are available for research at the robinson research center. Baking is a science the rhode island historical society. Rumford chemical works the rumford chemical works began when george wilsona school teacher with a flair for businesssought horsfords cooperation in the development of chemical products which wilson would manufacture. In 1987 the society was granted a lease from the city to occupy the historic john hunt house in the picturesque hunts mills section in rumford. A new process without the use of ferment cambridge, mass. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Trade card for horsfords acid phosphate, rumford chemical works. The rumford complete book by lily haxworth wallace. The horsford cook book science history institute digital collections.
Teaching kids chemistry through breadbaking the ellsworth. Rumford complete cook book 1918 rumford chemical works lilly. Three recipes to mix baking powder can be found in the 1877 wilcox book, which uses cornstarch or flour as the base. Rumford insured recipes elizabeth ann baker, rumford chemical works, rumford, rhode island published by rumford chemical works, rumford, rhode island 1941. The color is what really catches the eye and its sweet shape. Development of baking powder american chemical society. Wannamoisett country club was established in rumford in 1898 on land rented from rumford chemical works, and it hosts the northeast amateur invitational golf tournament each year. Buy the revised rumford complete cook book by lily haxworth wallace, rumford company.
Jul 23, 2014 rumford chemical works records, 18531951. The embossed markings indicate rumford chemical works and this was the name of the company that later became well know for rumford baking powder. The rumford complete cook book by lily haxworth wallace by the rumford chemical works, rumford r. Unfollow wellcome chemical works bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rumford chemical company records, library of congress. Rumford chemical company formulas, undated 1 of 2 folder 6. Eventually wilson would become the sole owner of the rumford chemical works. Rumford chemical works, rumford, rhode island, 18591939 rumford chemical works on. Horsford was in charge of producing chemicals and wilson was the business manager.
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