Restoring History: Family Purchases Home of Dishwasher Inventor Josephine Cochrane and Pledges to Return it to its Former Glory
(WorldNews China)

Like many new homeowners, Amber Hood has a vision for her new Shelbyville, Illinois house. Unlike other homeowners, however, her new residence is a piece of history. It`s the former home of Josephine Cochrane, inventor of the dishwasher, which later became part of KitchenAid brand, one of the portfolio of brands under Whirlpool Corporation. `I have done some research on the Josephine Cochrane house and found some old images of the outside and do hope to restore the outside to its original glory, restoring the balcony one day to the porch area,` said Hood. `I also hope to purchase the...