04/09/2026
🕰️ History came to life in our community today! 🕰️
In honor of National Cherish an Antique Day, we hosted a very special "Antique Show & Tell!" It was a wonderful afternoon spent traveling back in time through the treasured items and stories of our residents.
We had some truly fascinating pieces on display:
Lloyd shared his Revere Model 85 (8mm Silent) Film Projector. A top-seller in the post-war 1940s, Lloyd bought this piece brand new and used it to capture and watch decades of precious home movies! 🎥
MK brought a stunning cranberry glass butter dish. This heirloom was a wedding gift to her grandmother all the way back in 1895! We loved learning about its vibrant Victorian-era history.
Dixie showcased a beautiful antique inkwell that belonged to her grandmother, reminding us of the days of quill and nib pens. She also shared an additional piece of history: a vintage glass Coke bottle from a bottling plant in Ponca City, OK! ✒️
There is so much wisdom and history held within these objects, and we loved hearing the personal stories that make them so significant. It’s the people and their amazing journeys that make The Bristol such a rich community!