Search results

VacuumLand – Vintage & Modern Vacuum Enthusiasts

Help Support VacuumLand:

  1. westinghouseman

    1950's Westinghouse Porta Vac

    Portable in display box Here's my Westinghouse Portable in it's original box and display. I have all the attachments and original cord.
  2. westinghouseman

    vacuum collectors convention at the museum

    Heading to St. James, Mo! I will be attending the vacuum gathering again this year! Had, a wonderful time last year seeing old friends, and meeting new ones! Tom, a wonderful host!!
  3. westinghouseman

    VCCC Convention 2018

    Ready to go... Well, Airline tickets are bought, Hotel, is booked...leaving Sunday, June 21, 2018; Spokane, Wa., here I come... Ken Wagman
  4. westinghouseman

    Michael Hays has died

    Very Sad News: Michael and I were very good friends. I spoke with him on the phone a few weeks ago and am just in shock over his passing. In 2004 Marc Turbyfill, Terry Lattz and I visited with him at his home in Greenfield. Michael was a kind, generous soul. May he rest in eternal peace!
  5. westinghouseman

    this year's convention

    Hopefully! Hey Hans, Hope you will decide to make the trip, it will be like "old-times," you, Tom, Frank, Mike, and me!
  6. westinghouseman

    this year's convention

    Booked and ready to go! Hi Tom, I was able to get a reservation at the Economy Inn at 102 N Outer Road in St. James. Will arrive in St. James on Thursday, around 1:00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you; Yes, it will be like "old time." Ken
  7. westinghouseman

    this year's convention

    I am contemplating the trip! In light of my health issues at present, I am working on clearing my schedule and heading to St. James. I would be leaving late Wednesday, or early Thursday morning. Wondering if anyone would be interested in sharing the expense of a hotel/motel room? Looking...
  8. westinghouseman

    VCCC Convention

    Tulsa or bust... I will be there, along with Marc Turbyfill. We will be driving from Rockford, Illinois to St. Louis on Wednesday; staying over at John Pease's home. We will head out early Thursday morning! Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!
  9. westinghouseman

    Stark's new vacuum cleaner museum

    Stark's Museum Although Stark's did a fantastic job on the vintage vacuum wall, what happened to the rest of the vintage collection? I have visited the museum twice, once in 2001 and again in 2012, and the museum housed some other vintage machines that were in very good condition. Hope the...
  10. westinghouseman

    Lost my brother, Feb. 6, 2017

    It is with heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Donald Wagman. Obituary as follows:Donald James Wagman Born: May 17, 1964; in Elgin, IL Died: February 6, 2017; in Spokane, WA Donald James Wagman, age 52 passed away suddenly on February 6, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. He was...
  11. westinghouseman

    I'm new here.

    Welcome! Hi Mike, Welcome to Vacuumland. Hope you meet some nice people here at this site. Happy Vacuuming, Ken
  12. westinghouseman

    Electrolux Canada Canister Attachments?

    Lux tools The tools look like fit-all!
  13. westinghouseman

    VCCC Convention, Members & Mini-Meets early 2000's

    Hi All: Charlie, I am watching this video as of late, bitter-sweet for me. Wonderful, we have had some great memories. Thank you for sharing! To the memory of all our great friends of the VCCC. Ken Wagman
  14. westinghouseman

    VCCC Former Member, Ron Jones, passes away.

    Dear ALL: Ron Jones, A past member of the VCCC and my friend passed away Friday, December 2. His obituary read as follows: Obituary Print Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones | Visit Guest Book ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones, 57, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at his home...
  15. westinghouseman

    Vacuum collector and friend pass away.

    On October 5, Jim Cowardin from Sultan, Washington passed away from cancer. He was a past member of the VCCC. He attended the Portland convention in June of 2001. Marc Turbyfill and a few of us knew him and were friends. He passed just a few days shy of his 58 birthday, which would have been...
  16. westinghouseman

    Another report of a vacuum friend and collector passing!

    Tania Voight informed me of the passing of Mark Thomas, a friend, VCCC member and vacuum collector. Here is what I found on his obituary: MARK A. THOMAS Mark Alexander Thomas of Wilmington passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 on his 62nd birthday, following a two year battle with Leukemia...
  17. westinghouseman

    David Watters is gone.

    Sad day! I am saddened to hear the news of David Watters passing. He was known by many, especially the old members of the VCCC.
  18. westinghouseman

    Glitter Attachment?

    late 80's
  19. westinghouseman

    CWP Article about the VCCC Tour last summer

    How kool is that? This was one of the better conventions; CWP,Kirby and Filter Queen, couldn't have been better.
  20. westinghouseman

    Royalaire Model 186

    Hey Jeff I have the upholstery tool for that machine, I will send it to you. Ken
Back
Top