Chrs_old_vids_45-58.zip May 2026

Following the war, radio was still the king of the American living room. The California Historical Radio Society preserves records from this time, such as technical restorations of 1948 Meissner FM Tuners and DuMont vintage TVs, which represent the first wave of high-fidelity sound and early consumer television.

Rare recordings and interviews with early pioneers who operated Morse code and early broadcast stations during the late 40s and 50s. CHRS_old_vids_45-58.zip

In the decade following World War II, the airwaves underwent a radical shift. This archive captures the "Missing Link" years where radio stars became TV icons and local San Francisco broadcasting established its legendary roots. Following the war, radio was still the king

If you are looking to explore these archives further, the CHRS YouTube channel hosts over 240 videos documenting this specific evolution of media technology. In the decade following World War II, the

By 1958, the bulky floor-model radios of the 40s were being replaced by portable transistor models. The archive likely contains footage of these technical milestones, which CHRS experts like Bart Lee have documented extensively, from "Wireless Wagons" to the opening of NBC Radio City in San Francisco. What’s Inside the Archive?

Footage of the CHRS museum (Radio Central) in Alameda, showcasing one of the largest collections of radio and TV equipment in the U.S.