Annual 'pilgrimage' coming up soon!!!!!

[gottahaveahoove]

In just a very few short weeks, I'll be making my annual trip to the holy Land. Not Jerusalem, but North Canton. to see Tom Anderson, his family, my friends, and to celebrate Hooover's birthday, where it all began. I spoke with Tom the other night. I'll be going there shortly, bringing my mask, etc.
Oh, the fun times we'll have, no doubt.
I always bring fun baked things from the kitchen here. They enjoy them a lot.
Finally, something nice and 'normal', after all of this pandemic, etc.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Lots of stories and photos

will be shared, no doubt.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Anything special

anyone would like to see?

 

[oreck_xl]

Well, if you do get into the factory I would love to see the empty vault room. Just knowing that room held all those valuable prototypes and "firsts" of every model Hoover produced.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I have photos of the empty vault

I've posted them in here. It has been gutted. Before it "went", I took the sign off the wall outside the doors.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I just checked. Fortunately,

we are able to travel to Ohio, return to PA without self-quarantine. That's good. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go. I can't go there for a few days, only to take off 2 weeks after.

 

[real1shep]

John......

I remember the pics you posted. Sneaking under a barrier of some sort and showing empty spaces of the once great company.

America has this thing of letting once great company facilities just rot to the ground for decades. Anything can be repurposed within reason. But I don't see a lot of 'reason' in letting them rot.....

Kevin

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes.

Well, I wouldn't call it 'sneaking', wearing a HOOVER T shirt on the property in broad daylight. lololo I'm making kitchen goodies to take with me. We'll stop in at the museum, giving me a chance to look around the old place once again. I'll be able to look for the correct details of the HOOVER door to door sales. It seems misinformation keeps getting 'out there'. Sometimes, inaccurate facts become believed by he misinformed or simply ignorant.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We all know

that just because something (anything) is in print, does not ensure that it is correct. We've seen that over and over, concerning a lot of things.
But, I'll have access to all kinds of documents and photos next week.
We'll see what I find.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Who concurs??

a show of hands.................

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, this time next week, I'll be 'enroute'

to North Canton.
I'm picking up some neat items. Some will be gifts, some items for the VCCC raffle, some items might be sold.
It will be a wonderful trip, no doubt... no nasty jabs, innuendos,nobody making calls, no nasty mail (well, perhaps).
But, I'll share it all with ye.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I have the full set of Hoover Newsies for many years.

There are some of the I.B.A.I.S.A.I.C.copies as well as the 'Annual Report". That's the magazine issued to stock shareholders. There will be loads of them at my disposal. It will be great reading while Tom A . is giving a tour at the museum on Saturday.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Seeing today's 'vac of the day', the model 60

The finest Hoover cleaner ever built. I've decided to bring my best 60 to Tom A's next week for a nice spa treatment/tuneup. It will be great to have it 'at peak performance' once again.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Another of my favorite 'vacs of the day'

is from the 1968 "Annual Report". featuring the entire, current HOOVER line. Amazingly, I have ALMOST everything posted, save a few things. Thanks, Sam Geresti, for sending me my own copy. I'll be able to see, read, etc probably all of the 'annual Reports' when I get there. I have every issue of Hoover News for a few decades. I might have a few duplicates..... possibly available at the Scranton VCCC convention.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, I've made spaghetti sauce and 3 dozen meatballs

to take to N Canton. I'll also be making banana nut bread, zucchini bread, Irish soda bread, and pepper cookies. It's nice to bring a few things from the kitchen there. Tom asked me if I'd make some 'iced tea'. Sure, why not?

I' bringing some other fun things with me. I'm also bringing some fun things home with me, namely, 2 Convertibles that belonged to our dear friend, Michael Turner.
Getting things ready................

 

[watsonw]

Was the model 60

....much the same as the perivale 612?

If so it was probably the easiest cleaner, in my opinion to strip and service next to the goblin 102 upright (circa 1968-75ish)

There were so many 119s(us 115) and 612s sold in between 1949-57.

Regards, Walter.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The kitchen smells great here.

I can't wait to begin my little trip.
It seems that these people, Eldin and Edgar are planning things , too. Who are these people? What do they collect?Do they live close to each other?
hmmmmmm One might be preparing for some sort of party or trip.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll be baking all night. THere are 3 ovens in the kitc

Perhaps they'll all be going at once.

 

[electroluxxxx]

Oh My!

3 ovens?! I only thought you had 1, that electric or gas bill is going to be through the roof! 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Secrets will soon be revealed if the antics continue! Remember doors are always closed for a reason! Those who throw stones at glass houses will have boulders shatter theirs!


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Walter.

I'm not sure if the U.S. 60 is equivalent. I'll certainly check.
The house looks like a bakery at the moment.
Getting things ready.......................

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I made it....

No issues at all safe trip. Easy driving. I’m back at Mecca. I brought my British upright with me. I also brought a model 61 to be serviced. Let the games begin!

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[gottahaveahoove]

Michael Turner vacuums…

These vacuums belong to the late Michael Turner I am honored to add these to my collection. It’s always great to have another model 69 and model 70.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I have arrived...

Driving was easy no problems good weather.  It is good to be back in Mecca.  I brought my British Senior for a play date and a model 61 for a spa date.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Michael Turner vacuums...

I am proud to have Michael Turner's model 69 and 70 Convertibles.  They will be a great addition to my collection.  

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Today was a busy day...

We went to several thrift stores in Canton and Akron.  We found mass quantities of bags, belts, etc.  We found a Hoover Brush Vac, iron from the 40s, Hoover High School mouse pads, oh my!  We found all of these "Kirbys".  Two Kirbys could be had for less than $70 such a deal.  We found an old Electrolux for $45 marked half price today.  Tons of Dirt Devils have been discarded and ended up on the sales floor all over town.  

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Then onto Dick Pike's house...

I was able to pick up some wonderful things.  I will use some of these as gifts, prizes, and raffle items.  

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Next a walk...

through my old stomping ground.  I am back at my corner.  We met a security guard and had a nice little chat.  Being clad in Hoover shirts, he knew we meant no harm.  One photo I am walking toward the "light" or in this case the smokestack.  We walked the Hoover trail around Hoover High School.  You will also see some new tenants in the newest parts of the old Main Plant.  

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Now climbing THIS staircase, not THE staircase...

Treasures abound.  I acquired tool sets, cushions, cups, tools, pens, bags, stationary, various appliances.  Some of these I will share with my friends.  I have now stocked up on genuine North Canton Hoover parts.  I have also gotten several bricks from the company wall that have been appropriately engraved 'The Hoover Company 1908".  Not to be hurled through a glass house, but kept as a cherished keepsake.  

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Tomorrow is another day to quote Scarlet O'hara...

She also said "Fiddle dee dee", but that's another day.  We will spend time at the Hoover Historical Center, you know the museum on the grounds of Walsh University.  It will be great to be there with Tom A. on the actual anniversary of the founding of the Hoover Suction Sweeper Company which became the Hoover Company.  Do you concur?  Do you agree?  Do you disagree?  Do you care?  A show of hands.  Hold them up nice and high now.  So Eldin can jot them down on a Hoover pad and pencil.


 


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