Original Snow Village
The origin of Department 56 Villages, the Original Snow Village began in 1976 with the introduction of six hand-painted ceramic buildings. Two years later, those six buildings were retired and twelve more introduced along with the concept of accessories. From there the concept grew and grew. To date in this series over 400 buildings have been produced. Our small but mighty collection of Original Snow Village pieces is displayed around the kitchen atop the cabinetry.
L to R: Fisherman's Nook Resort (1994), Hunting Lodge (1993), Nantucket Renovation (1993)
L to R: Snowy Pines Inn (1998), Doctor's House (1989), ...Another Man's Treasure Garage (1998), Grandma's Cottage (1992)
L to R: The Sweet Shop (2002), The Original Bronner's Store (2011), Village Bank & Trust (1999)
L to R: Silver Bells Christmas Gift Shop (2000), Village Realty (1990), Village Used Car Lot (1992), Marvel's Beauty Salon (1994)
L to R: Cumberland House (1987) with Neighborhood Christmas Scene accessory (2004), Christmas Lake High School (1996), Fire Station #3 (1998)
Four of the original 6 buildings from 1976 - L to R: Country Church, Small Chalet, Mountain Lodge, Steepled Church (these are my favorite village items)
L to R: 2000 Holly Lane (1999), Hidden Ponds House (1998), Boulder Springs House (1996), Bungalow (2002), Christmas Lake Chalet (2001)
L to R: Shady Oak Church (1994), Old Chelsea Mansion (1997) - Old Chelsea Mansion was the home of Clement C. Moore who is the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas"... better known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Just around the corner from the kitchen cabinetry, the farm set up rests on a custom made temporary shelf that rests in a corner between two door frames. L to R: Dairy Barn (1993), Carpenter Gothic Bed & Breakfast (2000)
Santa Land Train Ride (2006)
