Annual pilgrimage to North Canton Ohio.

[gottahaveahoove]

I wonder too.

We'd be amazed. I'll bet.


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here are some pics of Tom's

lower level "gallery".  He changes things regularly.  Very organized, climate controlled setting.  Always an inspiration.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And here are the pics

Wonderful things.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

the lower level is complete

w/ a laundry room, etc.  I sound like a realtor.  All Hoover stuff.. not like there would be a swing or anything like that there.  Just museum quality machines, and Hoover items and paperwork, manuals, etc.

 

[justjunque]

Wow, John!
Tom has an amazing collection of Hoover items!
That must have taken ages to acquire, and a lot of work to organize and maintain.
Obviously, a labor of love!

Barry

 

[eurekaprince]

In pic 5, I see a unique white hard bodied upright that looks like it may have come from the UK. Is that a British 240v Hoover?

 

[oreck_xl]

That Richmond is something else. I know you're a Hoover purist but I would've JUMPED at that. Even that Twin-motors AirWay. Those are EXTREMELY rare. I'm sure there's some way to fabricate a new knuckle coupler for the motor driven brush. It was probably some type of pot metal. Personally, I appreciate the AirWay uprights much more than the canisters, but I know everyone's tastes are different.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes, I believe that British

Hoover may have belonged, at one time, to the late, great Dick Pike. When I speak with Tom again (this week), I'll get the particulars.

 

[eurekaprince]

Thanks John!!!

 

[hygiene903]

Thank You John!

Looks like you all had a great time, and it was nice of you to share it with all of us here, especially the pics! I haven't been to the museum or Tom's house in several years but hope to get up that way again some time. Thanks again,
Jeff

 

[gottahaveahoove]

My pleasure

I still have more pics to share. To think... it was a week ago that I was there!
Thanks to so many for your kindness. I've gotten many notes, messages, etc.
I'm glad some of you appreciate all of it. There are others, well.... what can you say? There's no excuse for bad taste. or bad manners.

More celebrating Hoovers and The year of the staircase!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Brian,

Last night, I spoke with Tom (Anderson). He told me that that white Hoover WAS made in Cambuslang, Scotland.It was gifted to Joe Cutinella, whom he believes was a vice president. It was a retirement present in 1986..... The "Sovereign".I knew he'd have the correct info.

 

[hoover28]

thanks

for the cool Hoover pics

I must go to North canton OH some day.


Chris

 

[eurekaprince]

Thanks for the answer John…very interesting…..

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here is something you rarely see.

A brand new Hoover toothbrush.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here is the design of the wonderful boardroom in the

International building. I've stood in that room several times.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here's a glimpse of some of Tom's storage units cont

.And a very organized Workshop.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here are a few more items.

Here are some great products for polishing vacuums. Plus here is a picture of an old water faucet from the Hoover Factory.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Hershel, It I knew someone really wanted that

other vacuum................


 But, might have had trouble putting it in Tom's car !!


 We had no idea we'd see that.  That's the thing about thrifting:  You NEVER know what you're gonna see.  How many times did we find a 'must have' item?


 I was able to get 2 NIB Hoovers that day, (  dirt cheap).  THAT was fun.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I've gotten wonderful

things on my trips to Ohio.


  I think I have a few more pics to share.