SYRACUSE CHINA -BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM Michigan Plate

SYRACUSE CHINA -BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM Michigan Plate Up for auction is a great piece of American breakfast history! This plate is from the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan. It is in Great Near mint condition with no chips or cracks. I don't even see a single utensil mark! Measures 8 1/8" across. Marked on bottom O.P.Co. Syracuse China and date coded to 1929. The Battle Creek Sanitarium first opened on September 5, 1866 as the Western Health Reform Institute. In 1876, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg became the superintendent, and his brother, W. K. Kellogg, worked as the book keeper. In 1878, a new structure was built on the site, but it burned down in 1902. The following year, it was rebuilt and enlarged. In 1942, the United States Army bought the complex and converted the buildings into the Percy Jones Army Hospital for treating soldiers wounded in World War II. The building was renamed the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in honor of three former U.S. Senators treated at the hospital: Philip Hart, Bob Dole, and Daniel Inouye. The Battle Creek Sanitarium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. With over 400,000 guests, including 1800 staff members, the Sanitarium became a destination for both prominent and middle class American citizens. Celebrated American figures who visited the sanitarium (including Mary Todd Lincoln and Sojourner Truth) would influence and encourage enthusiasm for health and wellness among the general population. It was nicknamed "The San" by its clients and was a popular place for the rich to go for a health retreat and dieting. At the sanitarium, Kellogg explored various treatments for his patients, including diet reform and frequent enemas. He encouraged a low fat, low protein diet with an emphasis on whole grains, fiber-rich foods, and most importantly, nuts. Kellogg also recommended a daily intake of fresh air, exercise, and the importance of hygiene. One day in 1894 as Dr. Kellogg and his younger brother William Keith or W.K. were preparing to pass some cooked wheat through rollers, they were called away. Left unattended for almost two days, the wheat dried out. When the brothers returned, they ran the wheat through the rollers. What came out was not long, flat sheets of dough, but thin flakes. Each wheat kernel had been flattened into a small sliver of grain. The flakes then were baked and âeoecame out crisp and tasty.âe As W.K. later recalled, his brother wanted to âeoebreak the flakes up and rub them to pieces.âe Instead, W.K. suggested the flakes âeoebe allowed to remain whole and be served that way.âe and so we had our Kellogg's Flakes. Just a great piece of American History. Pieces in this pattern rarely ever come up for sale. Don't miss your opportunity to own this piece of American Food History. Great Piece for the Sanitarium, Kellogg's, Restaurant ware or Advertising china collection. Please see my other auction listed NOW for more RARE Railroad, Steamship and Hotel china listed this week and in the near future!!! MULTIPLE WINS GLADLY COMBINED TO SAVE YOU $$$ ON SHIPPING COSTS. Email me for a multiple Item shipping quote. Payments accepted: PAYPAL / MONEY ORDER / CASHIERS CHECK Please wait for total before sending payment through Paypal Buyer pays actual Priority Mail shipping + $0.50 min.(small items) - $1.00 max.(larger or multiple items) per auction(unless indicated otherwise in auction description) for packing materials (bubble wrap & styrafoam peanuts-packaging charge for combined wins will be $2 maximum). Styrafoam packaging protects your item better than most other methods & also reduces packed weight, in most cases reducing shipping cost. Good packing isn't cheap & cheap packing isn't good. Insurance is optional on items ending under $250 and required for anything over-if refused, buyer assumes all responsibility for lost or damaged items High bidder must make contact with Payment Preference/shipping address w/in 3 days of auction close and payment MUST be received w/in 10 days of auctio... read more