Christmas in Euclid: 1950!

Tis the season to be jolly! In order to spread some cheer I'm here with adorable vintage Christmas ads for many a bygone Euclid establishment.

Peace and Good Will from Johnny Baker and Bob Stampfel of Barker & Stampfel Home Appliances at  22068 Lakeshore Blvd.

Vintage Flames: An early 20th Century Euclid Fire Engine

The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company made fire engines and all that went along with them for a long time - officially from 1873 until their closure in 2014. The companies that would hereafter make up LaFrance date as far back as 1832.

One of those fire engines produced in the early 20th century was one 6 cylinder, 105 horsepower Type 75 Triple Combination Pump Chemical and Hose Car, and this one helped fight fires for the Euclid Fire Department.

Euclid Fire Department's Type 75 fire truck, circa 1915 - 1927