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Last updated: January 26, 2026 2:24 PM

Harmonist Bake Oven

Next to David Lenz House at 324 North Street

Built: Reconstructed 1980 (represents Harmonist-era communal oven)
Original Use: Communal baking
Architecture: Frame construction, reconstructed based on historical evidence

Located beside the David Lenz House, this bake oven represents an essential feature of Harmonist communal life. During the Harmonist era, each household had a stove for heating and cooking but not for baking. Baking was conducted communally, and each family had a specific day of the week when they could bake all their breads and pastries.

This oven is not an original Harmonist creation but was reconstructed in 1980 and is used for specialty programs. The oven can hold 20 loaves of bread.

Access: Open. Used during special educational programs and some guided tours. 

Know Before You Go

Fire Extinguisher
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Outdoor
Parking - Auto
Scenic View/Photo Spot
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Uneven Surfaces
Wheelchair Accessible

Questions About the Harmonist Bake Oven?

Want to know more about the Harmonist Bake Oven? Contact us at harmony@usi.edu or 812-682-4488.

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Historic New Harmony

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