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"     We have an American Foursquare in Amityville, NY, and are trying to restore the kitchen to the way it was when it was built. Here&amp;#039;s the problem: I would like to have an original gas stove from that era, and my partner (the cook) would like something more practical/safe like a new Viking. How can we come to a compromise? Any comments you might have would be greatly appreciated. Robert Melendez Restoring your 1920s kitchen will make your American Foursquare home even more charming and also add to its value. The choice between a 1920s stove and a new model will ultimately come down to your feelings about the stove, but here are some suggestions that might help you make your decision.  Finding a stove from that era -- or one that just looks like a vintage stove -- is now easier than ever. There are a few companies that produce vintage-style ranges in both electric and gas models that offer many colors and cooking options. The first company that comes to mind is Heartland Appliances, which offers a &amp;quot;Classic Collection&amp;quot; whose 48&amp;quot; Classic Dual Fuel Range is modeled after the Oval Woodburning Cookstove first built in 1925. It is offered in six different colors including stainless steel. Check out the company&amp;#039;s Website at www.heartlandappliances.com.   Another company that makes antique-style stoves (circa 1850-1900) is Elmira (www.elmirastoveworks.com). Its &amp;quot;Cook&amp;#039;s Delight&amp;quot; stoves come in six colors, and the ovens come in electric, convection electric or gas -- and all are self-cleaning. Elmira will customize your stove by size, fuel source, color and trim options for legs, doors and skirts.   Then there is the real deal -- antique stoves. Ed Semmelroth, the owner of Antique Stoves in Tekonsha, Michigan, painstakingly restores and refurbishes vintage and antique stoves like Chambers, Magic Chef, Gaffers &amp;amp;amp; Sattler, O&amp;#039;Keefe &amp;amp;amp; Merritt, Roper and more. His Website (www.antiquestoves.com) is full of great information including pictures of stoves for sale. I bought a stove from Ed and love it. Antique stoves do take some getting used to, but I wouldn&amp;#039;t trade mine for a modern stove. My stove has become a conversation piece: Everyone who comes into the kitchen is drawn to it and starts to tell stories of their grandmother&amp;#039;s similar stoves. Prices for fully restored stoves range from $2,500 to $10,000.   I asked Ed which &amp;#039;20s-style stove he&amp;#039;d recommend for you. He suggested that you look for stoves from the late 1920s. &amp;quot;They&amp;#039;ll have thermostats -- which you won&amp;#039;t want to live without. Make sure the pilots are working and that they are sealed properly, and you should have a stove that will last another 50 years,&amp;quot; he advises. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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