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Thread Number: 43563
/ Tag: Conventions, Mini-Meets, Parties
Annual pilgrimage to North Canton Ohio. |
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Post# 454902 7/15/2022 at 16:56 (643 days old) by Gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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| Post# 454908 , Reply# 1 7/15/2022 at 18:08 (643 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA) | ||
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Enjoy! I always enjoy your pictures when you visit North Canton. | ||
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Post# 454934 , Reply# 2 7/16/2022 at 23:04 (642 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I'll take many! | ||
| Post# 454960 , Reply# 3 7/18/2022 at 08:02 (641 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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Post# 454966 , Reply# 4 7/18/2022 at 11:20 (641 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It'll be great. | ||
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Post# 454979 , Reply# 5 7/18/2022 at 16:13 (641 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Who knows what | ||
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Post# 454980 , Reply# 6 7/18/2022 at 17:00 (640 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA) |
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That was one of our best conventions! The tour of the factory and museum was a highlight for me. I believe it was for the 100th anniversary.
Tom and Heather were such gracious hosts that year. Tom's collection was a thrill in and of itself. I loved the Hoover washing machines. I believe it may have been one of our highest attended conventions. If memory serves me we also went to the Tri-Star plant as well. I think we have may have visited Kirby as well. I just remember being exhausted when I got home. Morgan | ||
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Post# 454997 , Reply# 7 7/19/2022 at 11:06 (640 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It was my first conventnion. I've returned every years since, at least once a year. It's great to be there where it all started. I'm very welcomed in that town. Of course, I see a lot of my friends when I visit. I usually bring some baked things from my home and have recently, upon request, made the infamous iced tea from the Pittston Hospital. I'll be leaving on Thursday, August 4. | ||
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Post# 455002 , Reply# 8 7/19/2022 at 15:33 (640 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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N Canton is on my Tom Tom and reg GPS | ||
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Post# 455032 , Reply# 9 7/20/2022 at 11:18 (639 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I'll also return | ||
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Post# 455034 , Reply# 10 7/20/2022 at 12:06 (639 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I'll no doubt visit the | ||
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Post# 455041 , Reply# 11 7/20/2022 at 15:01 (639 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Sadly, I just learned ofDick Pike's death this morning. | ||
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Post# 455068 , Reply# 12 7/21/2022 at 10:47 (638 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It will be sad to return there and | ||
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Post# 455073 , Reply# 13 7/21/2022 at 14:19 (638 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Is there anything anyone would care to | ||
| Post# 455074 , Reply# 14 7/21/2022 at 14:24 (638 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 455075 , Reply# 15 7/21/2022 at 14:42 (638 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Any competitors would be atthe musem, | ||
| Post# 455083 , Reply# 16 7/22/2022 at 01:03 (637 days old) by airwayqueen (Santa Monica California) | ||
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Are we going to see another endless series of one-sentence postings?? | ||
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Post# 455084 , Reply# 17 7/22/2022 at 03:56 (637 days old) by eurekaexpress (Hazleton, PA) |
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I hope so. | ||
| Post# 455086 , Reply# 18 7/22/2022 at 06:37 (637 days old) by 2011hoover700 (owosso michigan) | ||
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Post# 455089 , Reply# 19 7/22/2022 at 08:16 (637 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Bradley, I'm sensing a bit of hostility. Do we know each other? Have we ever had words b/w us? I'm sorry if my posts annoy you. You may always feel free to email me or call and we can talk. Should I make my posts longer? 3 lines.
Damien, Dick Pike died 3 days ago. His funeral will be on Monday. I'm proud to have been in his home numerous times. I'm grateful to have known both him and his wife, Joellen. | ||
| Post# 455094 , Reply# 20 7/22/2022 at 12:26 (637 days old) by airwayqueen (Santa Monica California) | ||
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No hostility here, Just amusement. | ||
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Post# 455113 , Reply# 21 7/22/2022 at 20:52 (636 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, that's good to hear.
I was only there once in the winter.
We went to the Bag Plant 2 just before it closed. Then, we went to the Mc Kinley Museum, then to The Hoover Historical Center to a fab Christmas party and horse drawn sleighride around the property. So, yes, some call it a pilgrimage. Others, well, it really matters not, so, who cares? Silly, isn't it? Ridiculous, actually. But I go regularly, because I'm welcome there. I hope to see Ann Haines, too. Maybe I'll bring her some kitchen treats, too. | ||
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Post# 455131 , Reply# 22 7/23/2022 at 09:46 (636 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I spoke with Tom last night. | ||
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Post# 455343 , Reply# 23 7/31/2022 at 14:59 (628 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I was at the store today.
I got all of the things needed to prepare the things I take to N. Canton.
I usually make a large amount of home made spaghetti sauce, meatballs and sausage. I also bake banana nut breads, Irish sodabreads, and some cookies. Once there, I'll whip up a few pitchers of iced tea (yep). I'm bringing a few vacuums for a general overhaul, as well as a special 'vintage' surprise for Tom. A few days.................... | ||
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Post# 455434 , Reply# 24 8/3/2022 at 11:15 (625 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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well, | ||
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Post# 455476 , Reply# 25 8/4/2022 at 22:59 (623 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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So here are some preparations of all the Edibles on their
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Post# 455477 , Reply# 26 8/4/2022 at 23:02 (623 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well after a lot of rain and construction I finally made it
Back to North canton.
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Post# 455478 , Reply# 27 8/4/2022 at 23:03 (623 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here's a little gift I brought for Tom. | ||
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Post# 455495 , Reply# 28 8/5/2022 at 16:58 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well day one we went thrifting saw some fun things and some
Great things on sale I got a brand new inbox brush back and twist vac great for the staircase and some bags and belts it was a fun day.
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Post# 455496 , Reply# 29 8/5/2022 at 17:06 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Then on to the Hoover Historical Center a great place to
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| Post# 455497 , Reply# 30 8/5/2022 at 17:08 (622 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 455499 , Reply# 31 8/5/2022 at 17:14 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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For all history enthusiasts there's the word the war roo
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Post# 455500 , Reply# 32 8/5/2022 at 17:17 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And speaking of Fine China.
Here is the Hoover family's China safely preserved in a cabinet.
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Post# 455501 , Reply# 33 8/5/2022 at 17:21 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are a few more pictures plus the new line from TTI.
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| Post# 455507 , Reply# 34 8/6/2022 at 08:03 (622 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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Reply 28,photo 2 Is that a Richmond?!?!?! | ||
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Post# 455509 , Reply# 35 8/6/2022 at 09:31 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Then we went to our favorite
Place....the factory. We were able to still go to a lot of areas. Some of it has been used by otherbusibeses.
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Post# 455510 , Reply# 36 8/6/2022 at 09:34 (622 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It was great to go thru the halls as well as use so
Many staircases. We waited for the rain to stop inside the lobby.
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| Post# 455515 , Reply# 37 8/6/2022 at 13:22 (622 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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HOLY SH!T
That isn't a Richmond, it is the first Birtman ever!! I will pay someone handsomely to get that and ship it to me.
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Post# 455523 , Reply# 38 8/6/2022 at 16:58 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I found some more fun pictures to share.
Here's Tom giving a nice concept to electronic a thorough going over cleaning every little bit bringing it to perfect condition.
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Post# 455524 , Reply# 39 8/6/2022 at 17:08 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Today we went thrifting found a bunch of vintage Hoover bags | ||
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Post# 455536 , Reply# 40 8/6/2022 at 22:08 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Oregon., we went4 thrifting
I got severa bags, etc. There were tons of SHARKS,ORecks, etc. Then, on to Wills for a visit and dinner.
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Post# 455537 , Reply# 41 8/6/2022 at 22:13 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Still another staircase | ||
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Post# 455538 , Reply# 42 8/6/2022 at 22:23 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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We see Tom using a | ||
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Post# 455555 , Reply# 43 8/7/2022 at 11:26 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And here's Tom cleaning up the kitchen.
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Post# 455556 , Reply# 44 8/7/2022 at 11:28 (621 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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At the Hoover Museum we see a porta power being
Used to demonstrate the strong suction of that cleaner if some people have that they never leave the house.
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Post# 455579 , Reply# 45 8/8/2022 at 10:28 (620 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well, I made it home last night.
There were storms and a lot of roadwork. It took longer than usual.
But............. It was a great trip. I'll post more pics soon. The kitties were very happy when I returned. I unpacked the car. I only took 3 machines home: a Dial A Matic for Joe Kassock, a beautiful cylinder (tank), the Concept 2 'electronic'. It was there for a little going over. I also got a great coat rack that was from The Hoover Company. Special thanks to Tom and Heather. Also, thanks to Will. had a great time. | ||
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Post# 455582 , Reply# 46 8/8/2022 at 12:04 (620 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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i was able to get some great pics at the center (museum) | ||
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Post# 455597 , Reply# 47 8/8/2022 at 15:32 (620 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I was also able, this time, | ||
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Post# 455619 , Reply# 48 8/9/2022 at 10:27 (619 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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As far as that other vacuum at the store
WE took a pic of that Airway and that other cleaner. I have no idea what it was. I really had no interest in it. We were in so many places that day, I couldn't tell you where it was . There was a Hoover heater there. It looks like it's possible that someone actually went to that store after us, as, it looks like that heater is in a pic.
Unless a collector rushes back to that store, I doubt it will fly out of there. One flea market had Orecks and Sharks. "Buy one, get one free'. We passed. | ||
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Post# 455630 , Reply# 49 8/9/2022 at 13:38 (619 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I took lots and lots of pics this time | ||
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Post# 455632 , Reply# 50 8/9/2022 at 14:32 (619 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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i was also pleasantly surprised | ||
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Post# 455641 , Reply# 51 8/9/2022 at 15:52 (619 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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The Historical Center is the museum
which documents everything. Every aspect is covered there, in one way or another.
The "Hoover District" is a MASSIVE series of buildings. The "International Building" is being re-purposed..not struggling like a mean-spirited view might have it. But, no need to pay attention to nasty remarks, if there are any. I'll continue to visit, and post. Some share an interest in all of it. Some, well... doesn't really matter. | ||
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Post# 455676 , Reply# 52 8/10/2022 at 14:52 (618 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are some pictures of ads from the Hoover company
During the summer they would have top sales people come and spend a week at the camp.
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Post# 455677 , Reply# 53 8/10/2022 at 14:54 (618 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are some more great ads from over the years.
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Post# 455678 , Reply# 54 8/10/2022 at 14:56 (618 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And, there's Tom and myself on the day I returned home. | ||
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Post# 455724 , Reply# 55 8/11/2022 at 10:28 (617 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Hard to believe it was a week ago that I set out on
My retreat. Thanks again to Tom and heather.
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Post# 455731 , Reply# 56 8/11/2022 at 11:56 (617 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I want to thank all of you who have liked my posts, thus far. I'm glad you like the history of it all, the pics, stories, etc. There is a lot more. I can post for a long time. And, I will. So, thanks, again. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Some, probably not, but, hey....................... that's why there's chocolate and vanilla...lemonade and iced tea, chocolate chip and pepper............... Hoover and others.
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Post# 455734 , Reply# 57 8/11/2022 at 13:41 (617 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are a few more historic photos.
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Post# 455736 , Reply# 59 8/11/2022 at 14:58 (617 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I wonder too. | ||
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Post# 455739 , Reply# 60 8/11/2022 at 15:33 (617 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are some pics of Tom's | ||
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Post# 455740 , Reply# 61 8/11/2022 at 15:37 (617 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And here are the pics
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Post# 455741 , Reply# 62 8/11/2022 at 15:42 (617 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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the lower level is complete | ||
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Post# 455753 , Reply# 63 8/11/2022 at 20:23 (616 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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| Post# 455769 , Reply# 65 8/12/2022 at 10:05 (616 days old) by Oreck_XL (Brooklyn, New York 11211) | ||
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.
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Post# 455781 , Reply# 66 8/12/2022 at 13:41 (616 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Yes, I believe that British | ||
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| Post# 455798 , Reply# 68 8/13/2022 at 01:51 (615 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
Thank You John! | ||
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Post# 455804 , Reply# 69 8/13/2022 at 10:26 (615 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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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! | ||
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Post# 455855 , Reply# 70 8/14/2022 at 18:09 (613 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Brian, | ||
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thanks for the cool Hoover pics I must go to North canton OH some day. Chris | ||
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Post# 455922 , Reply# 73 8/16/2022 at 10:51 (612 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here is something you rarely see.
A brand new Hoover toothbrush.
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Post# 455924 , Reply# 74 8/16/2022 at 10:53 (612 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here is the design of the wonderful boardroom in the
International building. I've stood in that room several times.
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Post# 455927 , Reply# 75 8/16/2022 at 12:00 (612 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here's a glimpse of some of Tom's storage units cont
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Post# 455934 , Reply# 76 8/16/2022 at 14:59 (612 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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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.
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Post# 455963 , Reply# 77 8/18/2022 at 09:50 (610 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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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. | ||
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Post# 455966 , Reply# 78 8/18/2022 at 10:44 (610 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I've gotten wonderful | ||
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Post# 455968 , Reply# 79 8/18/2022 at 11:03 (610 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Here are a few more photos from my trip
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Post# 455972 , Reply# 80 8/18/2022 at 11:55 (610 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 455980 , Reply# 81 8/18/2022 at 14:29 (610 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Barry, it has to do | ||
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Post# 455985 , Reply# 82 8/18/2022 at 15:08 (610 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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When they were closing the bag plant
I suggested they have all the workers sign the last bag. They did and here it is in the museum.
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Post# 455992 , Reply# 83 8/18/2022 at 16:01 (610 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I recognized so many names | ||
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Post# 456101 , Reply# 84 8/22/2022 at 10:41 (606 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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And here is bag plant 2.
The place where all of those great bags were made with paper from the Poconos.
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