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In 1967 Linda Greenfield established the Chili Doll Hospital. She's a 1969 graduate of Gates-Chili High School. In 1970 she moved into the historic "red building" on Buffalo Road, in North Chili and created a unique doll wonderland. This year Linda celebrated her 40th year in business as a "Doll Doctor!" She specializes in the restoration of antique to modern dolls. A wide selection of costumes, doll shoes and socks, wigs, stands and doll books are available. She is also curator of her own Victorian Doll Museum, which is located on the premises. Approximately 3,000 dolls are on permanent exhibit as well as toys and several dollhouses. An audio tour of the museum exhibits enhances the experience and is quite educational. The museum is open to individuals, families, Scouts, Clubs and Seniors. Linda and her collection has been the subject of many local and national television features, articles in magazines, newspapers and travel guides. The Gift Shop area offers a fine selection of dolls for your holiday gift-giving, from Raggedy Ann and Andy to beautiful porcelain dolls, plus paper dolls and unique stocking stuffers. Linda will host a 40th Anniversary Open House, on Saturday, November 3rd from 10-5. To give back to her community, there will be a toy collection for the Toys For Tots Foundation, with a Marine representing this foundation present from 10-3. The Chili Town Historian will be another special guest, from Noon-4. The toy collection will continue until December 15th. There will also be a free contest and door prize drawings. So, stop in, bring a new, unwrapped toy, and wish Linda and her family a "Happy Anniversary." They have enjoyed sharing their expertise with local residents and many tourists who have traveled to North Chili to see this doll wonderland. Hours for November & December: 10-5, 4332 Buffalo Road (Rt. 33) North Chili, NY 14514 October 28, 2007 |
