Fred Harvey Girl figurine with tag.

In every Union Station across the country the Fred Harvey restaurants served hungry travelers. Servers were called "Fred Harvey Girls".

Ashtray for a real man.

Pencil sharpener. Made in Germany for the Hotel Cleveland.

Bookend. Tall. Damaged.

Bronze sitting bulldog.

Silver dog.

Sad china terrier.

Painted troubadour with lute.

Tarpon fishing boy matchbook holder.

Cleveland Union Terminal ticket envelope.

Best of breed medal. 1961.

Western Reserve Kennel Club Best of Breed of Variety medal from 1961.

Painted bulldog. Cleveland, O.

Round lighter. Great Lakes Exposition.

This is a crossover collectible. Although not technically a "Terminal Tower" souvenir, this item uses the Terminal Tower as its main theme.

Always begin at the beginning: Burts Stationary Store letter opener.

I began my collection when I purchased a Burts letter opener many years ago.  I do not know where Burts was--I assume it was a store in the Terminal.

Although not strictly a Terminal Tower souvenir, meaning not sold by what I assume was a railroad souvenir shop that sold the many items I have collected, I'll include it here to show how the acquisition of one simple item can spark an entire collecting passion.

And if you were to ask me "Why the Terminal Tower?" -- I would say I really don't know. I am a Clevelander of a certain age, and I have fond memories of the Tower.

I also have a spot in my heart for mementos, keepsakes.