J.C. PENNEY HOMESTEAD

KEMMERER, WY

J.C. Penney Homestead is a historic site located in Kemmerer, Wyoming that was once the childhood home of James Cash Penney, the founder of J.C. Penney department stores. The homestead is a small, two-story house that was built in 1902 and is made of rough-hewn sandstone. It contains four rooms on the first floor and two rooms on the second floor, including a bedroom where Penney and his six siblings slept.

The house has been restored to its original condition and contains period furnishings, including items that belonged to the Penney family. Visitors can take a guided tour of the homestead and learn about the life of James Cash Penney and his family. Outside the house, there are several other restored buildings that were originally part of the homestead, including a barn, a chicken coop, and a blacksmith shop.

In addition to the homestead, visitors can explore the J.C. Penney Museum, which is located in the historic J.C. Penney store building in downtown Kemmerer. The museum contains exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the J.C. Penney company, including merchandise and advertising materials from throughout the company's history.

Overall, J.C. Penney Homestead is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of retail and department stores.

J.C. PENNEY HOMESTEAD is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KEMMERER WY. US MID #8405600121

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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