Ontario, California: Ronald Reagan's Solid Gold Iron

Centerpiece of the Hotpoint Exhibit in Ontario's Museum of History and Art. Reagan at the time was just a tv host, and was given the gold-plated 50 millionth iron in gratitude for his salesmanship.

Museum of History and Art

Address:: 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA
Directions:: Museum of History and Art. Southeast corner of Euclid Avenue and Holt Boulevard. Easily reached via the I-10 or I-60, Euclid off-ramp.
Hours:: Th-F 11-4, Sa-Su 12-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 909-395-2510
Admission:: Donations welcome.

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Ronald Reagan's 50 Millionth Gold-Plated Hotpoint Iron

When General Electric's Hotpoint factory produced its 50 millionth iron, the company gold-plated it and presented it to Ronald Reagan during a ceremony. At the time, Reagan wasn't yet President or even California governor, but just the host of the tv series GE Theatre. The iron is now proudly displayed at the center of the Hotpoint Exhibit in Ontario's Museum of History and Art, which stands a few hundred feet north of that now-closed factory.

[Don Jankiewicz, 08/15/2023]

Embarrassing fact: the Hotpoint factory in Ontario closed in 1982, while Reagan was President.

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