Posted on August 19, 2026

American Furniture Styles: Shaker and Grand Rapids (Project 250: Ep 6) | All That Stuff

American Furniture Styles: Shaker and Grand Rapids (Project 250: Ep 6) | All That Stuff

Host and producer Bill Howze dives into episode six of his series, Project 250: A Celebration of the American Experience. In the opening segment, he discusses the concept of the tyranny of the minority and its implications for our country.

In the second half of the show, he transitions to discussing American furniture, specifically focusing on the Shaker and Grand Rapids styles. Howze shares visual examples, detailing the history and identifying characteristics of each.

Originally aired on BCTV: 8/19/26
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This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a member of the Berks County community and are interested in producing or submitting a program for air on BCTV, visit https://www.bctv.org/about-us/propose-a-program/.

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