Stan Kann's Hoover 825!!

[vacguy77]

Had something unexpected happen yesterday. Roughly a year ago I contacted Mary Strauss about locating one of Stan Kann's vacuums from his collection, the Hoover 825. I was lucky enough to have met Stan several times and see his collection in his home here in St. Louis. Of the old vacuums, the Hoover 825 (vintage 1934-1935) was always the model that stood out to me with the light up Hoover logo and uniquely designed bag. Two days ago I received a call from Mary's assistant, and long story short, I went to Mary's beautiful home in the CWE yesterday and found the Hoover 825! It's in amazing, all original condition, and the motor still purrs like a kitten. I did a bit of cleaning on it today as its been in a basement for several years, but it looks great! How very awesome to have one of the great Stan Kann's vacuums in my collection!

 

[brando_husky]

What an honor to have an amazing example from our great friend Stan. A piece from that collection is something to be very proud of and cherished forever.


Congratulations!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!

A beautiful piece of history, on so many levels.  Enjoy!

 

[electrolux137]

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Derrick, how wonderful for you! I know having this machine means a lot to you. Enjoy it!!

 

[stricklybojack]

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Beautiful vacuum, glad it is out of the basement and into the light of day.

 

[vac-o-matic]

Congrats!

Beautiful 825 and meaningful knowing it belonged to Stan. You've given me incentive to get the Mother's out and shine mine up! I have a model 61 from Stan that was a duplicate..definitely makes it special!

 

[hygiene903]

Congrats!

It's beautiful, and one of my favorite "coffee can" Hoovers as well. I have one too, all original except the bag.
Jeff