Philadelphia radio / Alan Boris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boris, Alan.

Series:

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radio broadcasters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Pictorial works.

Radio broadcasters.

Radio broadcasting--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Pictorial works.

Radio broadcasting.

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Genre:

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

127 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Publishing, [2011]

Summary:

Philadelphia radio broadcasting began in 1922, when the city's first officially licensed stations went on the air. Within a few years, what had begun as a small, experimental medium became a full-fledged craze as families listened to live news, sports, and entertainment for the first time. In 1932, the first building designed for radio broadcasting opened on Chestnut Street, coinciding with the golden age of radio that featured live orchestras, soap operas, and imaginative dramas. In the 1950s, a few stations began playing rock and roll, and Philadelphia became known as a city that not only produced hit music but also consistently broke new acts. By the 1970s, FM radio began to grab the majority of listeners, and once again Philadelphia stations were responsible for breaking new artists; such as Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. Book jacket.

The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. Book jacket.

Contents:

1. Early radio broadcasting

2. The golden age

3. The rock music era

4. The rise of FM.

ISBN:

9780738575087

0738575089

OCLC:

706018831

Publisher Number:

99953011270