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White Dome: 1925
... "Golly gee, folks, It's just negative damage." Sales of Atwater Kent radios shot through the roof and area movie places were packed as the ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 09/11/2011 - 6:41pm -

Another view of the Capitol Refining plant, "Home of White Dome Shortening," just outside Washington circa 1925. Note the Capitol "dome" atop the building. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. The Baseball Leagues Washington Post, Jul 25, 1920 Barber and Ross Wins The Barber and Ross team yesterday defeated the team representing the Capitol Refining Company by the score of 10 to 4. The game was featured by hard hitting of the Barber and Ross club. The HorrorGiant ameboas attacked many Washington, DC area landmarks today and mysterious mold grew in many locations. Panic set in as streetcars rolled over and cars plunged from bridges. Spokeman Shorpy Higginbotham stated, "Golly gee, folks, It's just negative damage." Sales of Atwater Kent radios shot through the roof and area movie places were packed as the populace attempted to keep up with events. Rumors that the Army will be deployed to city streets have yet to be confirmed. Boo.Also note the ectoplasm encircling the building. Naval Radio StationThe two radio towers seen on the hill mid left of the photo are two of the three towers at Navy Radio Station Arlington, call sign NAA. I believe the mold has obliterated the third tower. This station played an important role in the early days of radio communications. A brief summary can be found here. (The Gallery, D.C., Factories, Natl Photo)
Radio Men: 1928
The Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia in 1928 or 1929. View full size. ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 09/03/2012 - 10:44am -

The Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia in 1928 or 1929. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative, Library of Congress. Little StoveI think the final product can be seen at one of these links: http://www.atwaterkentradio.com/ak52.htm http://www.atwaterkentradio.com/ak53.htm This 27-inch tall pressed-steel console Model 52 radio was manufactured in 1928, painted crinkle brown. Along with Models 51, 53, 56, and 57, it became known by collectors as the "little stove." (The Gallery, Factories, Natl Photo, Philadelphia)
Radio Days: 1928
1928. Speaker grille assembly at the Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia. View full size. National Photo Company ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 05/02/2016 - 11:14am -

1928. Speaker grille assembly at the Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. Radio WaveWow, now that is a marcel wave! Radio Waves Those cellphone scare stories are right, that's what 840MHz does to your hair. (Technology, The Gallery, Factories, Natl Photo, Philadelphia)
Mr. Speaker: 1925
Philadelphia, 1925. Atwater Kent radio factory. "Final inspection of loudspeaker after baking finish." ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 05/02/2016 - 11:51am -

Philadelphia, 1925. Atwater Kent radio factory. "Final inspection of loudspeaker after baking finish." View full size. National Photo Company glass negative. I can't wait....To get out of here and go fishing! (The Gallery, Factories, Natl Photo, Philadelphia)
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