Monthly Archives: July 2016

When You Need Service

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Eric

Here is an ad that I ripped right from the heart of the May 14th, 1960 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. Most of the magazine is in tough shape but the International advertisement has passed the test of time. … Continue reading →

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1953 White Fire Truck

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Eric

One of my favorite streets in town has to be a 800 foot stretch of 6th North Street just west of Hiawatha Blvd. Seemingly nothing more than a collection of repurposed or abandoned industrial buildings this strip of broken asphalt has provide … Continue reading →

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The Northside

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Eric

Some around town might say the northside is the wrong side with rising crime and increasing poverty. I suppose we can pinpoint the fall to when the Wegmans on Pond Street closed. If you are not from the area the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Aluminum Recycling

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Eric

The beer can in your hand this holiday weekend has something in common with this Autocar. They’re both cool and made of aluminum. But please, whatever you do, do not attempt to crush the Autocar on your forehead. Ed sends … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Reo Snow Blower

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Eric

Not too long ago I was in the wonderful lakeside city of Geneva, NY spending a nice afternoon out with the wife. On the way out of town I noticed a sign for the Geneva DPW office and garage. I … Continue reading →

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Macks and GMC Trucks

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Eric

Do you remember the International CXT? Everyone went nuts over that truck when it came out. It was a hot seller that was perfectly timed to coincided with the gas guzzling phase of the American Automobiles known as the mid 2000’s. … Continue reading →

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