The Warm Morning stove represents a historical brand of coal and wood-burning stoves that rose to popularity in the early-20th century. Operating on coal or wood, the stove was introduced by a St. Louis based company in 1909 and functioned as loyal and enduring heat providers. While the company originally targeted wood burners, they would follow up with a coal burning variation to cater to many rural communities across North America where coal was more readily available (such as Inverness). While some local versions did burn wood, they primarily commissioned the use of soft coal (also known as bituminous and sub-bituminous coal).

It is important to understand that the appeal of the Warm Morning stove was centred on its ability to emit radiative heat that served as a crucial source of warmth during the winter months. Constructed from cast iron, these stoves absorbed heat and dispersed it into the surrounding space, thereby providing home owners a snug and cozy environment. Many families would hang their washed clothing next to the Warm Morning to dry. However contrasting with its practical uses, these stoves did have a potential to be dangerous if people weren't careful around them. Many can recount falling into or accidentally touching the firey belly of the warm morning, a mistake that rest assured they would learn to avoid again.

The Inverness Miners Museum is lucky enough to have a Warm Morning in our dining room area, which was accessioned by our staff in 1996. While it is no longer in working order, it’s presence and the stories of it's past continue to provide our visitors with a warm experience that rivals the heat of the Warm Morning itself.