Located in Belleville, Illinois, the Emma Kunz House dates back to 1851. According to the St. Clair County Historical Society’s website, the house exemplifies a “German Street House,” which is a type of brick cottage that was popular with German immigrants. The house was almost demolished, but it was saved and donated to the Historical Society. The Historical Society had the house moved to its current location, and it also renovated the house. It became a public museum in 1978, and it shows what everyday life was like in 19th century Belleville. The museum is called the Emma Kunz House because Emma Kunz was the last resident of the house.
David Ottinger painted the cake at the Emma Kunz House. The cake is primarily painted in pastel blue, and white silhouettes of a female figure are painted around the cake. A rendition of the house is painted on the back of the main tier of the cake, and little flowers that resemble hibiscus are interspersed throughout the cake’s design.
For more info about the Emma Kunz House:
http://stcchs.org/visit/emma-kunz-house/
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