3.0 Eureka Shipping and Production History Pre-1947

hoover300 · Sep 8, 2023

To wrap up, the following models I was not able to document in any way:
Model C Auto Cleaner
Model L Auto Cleaner
K-60
K-60A
GH-31-P
R-41-P
R-49
D174

And the following I was not able to document fully(ads included):
Model 1
Model 5
Model 8
Standard #2
G30
G31
M-61
M-61A
R-LC
R-41
D171

If anyone has info on any of these models, the brown model M variant below, or of the documented models, please don't hesitate to speak up!

Links to the previous versions: https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREADM.cgi?43382
https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?44459__0#start_44459.462577

paul · Sep 8, 2023

You've done a remarkable job, Hoover300 — in both cleaner restoration and data compilation — of the 1920-1947 Eureka USA uprights! A special shout-out on your sensational recent Model M-262 resto — Amazing work!

I double-checked the public database for color names or descriptions of the Model M-262, but was unable to locate any. Attached is an ad, circa 1912, from the University of Toronto library collection along with a couple from the database I do not recall posting — which include pricing of the D-272, M-262, and W-75. The 'D' and 'M' model prefix meanings were indicated in Eureka literature, but I haven't found what the 'W' denoted for Eureka's tanks; possibly "Whisk" prior to the handhelds? Eureka, after all, was known for reusing terms.

To expedite future referencing, this thread contains a list of many post-1947 Eureka models (replies 16-18), which I named "Color-Pak": https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?44230

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Photos:

1. Circa 1912 — University of Toronto Libraries (described in caption as "cello-like")

1. May 11, 1947 — PORTSMOUTH TIMES

2. July 17, 1947 — SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

hoover300 · Sep 9, 2023

Thank you so much. A friend showed me a pic of his M262 which had good paint underneath - the first pic. Very grey with no tint. So, to keep things looking as close to original, I repainted the 262 in grey.

paul · Sep 10, 2023

Yeah, I like keeping the original look of appliances, too, even though the blue tint on the M-262 was sharp. The gray is stunning!

paul · Sep 12, 2023

"Swirlator"

I had never heard of the Eureka's "Swirlator" before! I wonder if it was just a creative advertising agent's term, or if it originated from Eureka execs?

hoover300 · Sep 12, 2023

So neat! Given the odd shape of the handle fork I would say that is a G30 with the optional headlight and steel handle fork. Swirlator... No idea

hoover300 · Oct 26, 2023

A neat ad showing the very first Eureka model, with the clip on back wheels!

paul · Oct 27, 2023

Very cool ad! I think the cream-colored one is the Ultra, model 7520-A, produced from 1984 to 1987.

paul · Oct 27, 2023

Interesting Industry Article

Here's a 1984 article I found that mentions Eureka's 75th anniversary and provides an industry overview:

huskyvacs · Feb 7, 2024

Thanks for creating the digital database, Hoover300! It's definitely a lot easier to see and understand the model history when the name and the photos are right there joined to each other.

This reminds me of what I am doing right now with Hot Wheels playsets. Nobody has done it in a thorough way before, only one collector wrote a collector's guide for them and it stops at 1998 and nobody ever made another guide book since then, so because I enjoy them and like collecting them, it's up to me to solve the problem. lol I've just been making folders in Windows for each year and naming JPEG's I find with the proper name and stuff, which forms a handy click-through guide. Could also probably be made into a PowerPoint slideshow project too now that I think about it. But it takes the same kind of work using already published material, digging around old publications, advertisements, connecting data points, photographs, eBay seller photos, I definitely know how much work goes into this, it's not easy!

paul · Apr 2, 2025

Model G30 on FB & Some Patents Listed on its Rating Plate

I was unable to find the Des 1137 ... patent; trying several different digits and combinations. It would contain the main design of the G30.

It's curious how over the years Eureka used a variety of wordmarks on its name plates and decals—often concurrently. This would suggest different production facilities or at least autonomous management for different model lines. It seems that AB Electrolux's management was more cohesive in this respect as the same logos and wordmarks were used on all products in each period, and it appears that Midea has followed suit.