RVP 1875

Truly living history!

If you've ever been left wanting more from a museum visit, you MUST go to RVP 1875 where history literally is alive. Robby Pedersen is not only a gifted presenter of the history of everyday people and...

1875 Furniture Museum, Furniture Store & Musical Theater: All In One Stop

The passion and expertise shared during our visit was amazing. The presenter, who also has theater skills, was outstanding. You gain knowledge about 1875 midwest furniture, can purchase a handmade pie...

A passionate furniture maker!

What a hidden gem in Iowa - this shop was amazing. Furniture handmade by a craftsman who is using tools from 1875 and wood that is most always native to Iowa (with some exceptions). Rob is very p...

Wow! So interesting!

If you have ever wondered how things were made over a hundred years ago, this is the place to visit. We were there with a small group of 12 and were given an informative lecture as well as demonstrati...

Lost Art on Display

The owner stopped working to give me a tour. He said that Iowa had about 2000 furniture shops in 1875. By 1895 the number had dropped to about 200 because factories in the east were shipping cheaper...