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It was a simple idea - design a fully
functioning radio, meticulously craft each unit with obsessive detail and
precise accuracy, and of course add a measure of consideration for the
wallet.
This simple idea led Crosley Radio to become the world’s largest radio
manufacturer while Powel Crosley became known as ‘The Henry Ford of
Radio.’
Now, you too can enjoy the
timeless elegance, and extraordinary value that is a Crosley product.
A Brief History of Crosley Radio - The Man, The Legend... The Legacy
Dismayed with the $130 price tag for the
radio receiver he promised to buy for his son’s birthday, Crosley
decided to make his own. Upon successfully building a working set for only
$35, Crosley was quick to spot the mass market potential.
It was a simple idea - design a fully functioning radio, meticulously
craft each unit with obsessive detail and precise accuracy, and of course
add a measure of consideration for the wallet.
In 1920 Powel Crosley founded the company that pioneered radio
broadcasting and mass market manufacturing around the world.
This simple idea led Crosley Radio to
become the world’s largest radio manufacturer while Powel Crosley became
known as ‘The Henry Ford of Radio.’ His relentless fascination with
mechanical devices, coupled with his intense desire for success, sent
Crosley’s career soaring.
Powel Crosley is most well-know for the production of mass market radios,
and the creation of WLW – ‘The Nation’s Station’ and the 500,000
watt tower he constructed that transmitted FDR’s Fireside Chats -
incidentally, whose signals were reported to have been heard as far away
as Australia! By the mid 1900’s he presided over a star-studded radio
empire that featured such stars such as Rosemary Clooney, Red Skelton,
Jack Benny and more.
A true industrialist, Crosley also became known for a multitude of
ventures. He was famous for The Crosley – a miniature-sized automobile,
fashioned after the lightweight European cars. The chubby-profiled vehicle
was sold in department stores for just $325. Crosley’s lifelong
obsession with automobiles began at a young age when Crosley, just twelve,
won a bet with his father by successfully powering a four-wheeled wagon
with an electric battery and motor.
Having dubbed himself the man of ‘50 jobs in 50 years,’ he continued
to amaze the masses with such creations as: The Shelvador – a
refrigeration unit that introduced the new concept of door shelving units,
The Musicone – an instrument used to amplify the entire range of the
human voice, The Moonbeam – Crosley’s self-designed airplane, The
Roamio – the first car radio, The Icy-Ball – a chemical-mechanical ice
box that served rural areas lacking electricity, The Reado – a facsimile
system that transmitted words and pictures via radio waves, The Koolrest
– a bed cooling system, The X-er-vac – a machine that stimulated the
scalp in an effort to counter baldness, and The Go-bi-bi – a
go-kart/stroller type contraption for young children just to name a few.
However, Crosley’s entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there.
As a Cincinnati native, he decided to step
in when the Cincinnati Reds declared bankruptcy. Crosley acquired the team
ensuring they would remain an integral part of Cincinnati’s culture. In
1930 he went on the build Crosley Field which triumphed until 1970 as the
famous Cincinnati Reds’ playing field. Crosley was credited with
producing the first night baseball game, transforming Crosley Field from
night to day with the flick of a switch powering 615 lamps. He went on in
subsequent years to broadcast the first live baseball game on WLW-TV –
the Crosley television broadcasting division.
TIMELINE
- 1920: Introduced first low price radio for the
masses
- 1922: Largest radio manufacturer in the world
- 1923: WLW, radio station reaches 500,000 watts
(largest ever)
- 1929: Designed own airplane
- 1930: First car radio called “Roamio”
- 1933: Introduced patented shelves in the refrigerator
door called “Shelvador”
- 1939: Introduced first mini, compact car in US
- 1939: Began TV broadcasting (WLW)
- 1940: Introduced first fax machine
- 1946: First TV station began broadcasting
- 1947: First TV broadcast of baseball
- 1948: WLW becomes first NBC affiliate station
- 1954: Pioneered first portable TV
- 1957: WLW broadcasts color TV
- 1970: Crosley Corporation purchases rights to Crosley
from AVCO
- 1978: Crosley Corporation introduces a complete line
of appliances and white goods
- 1993: Modern Marketing Concepts licenses the Crosley
Radio name developing
completely authentic line of Crosley vintage-inspired electronics
Crosley Radio - Today
Today the Crosley name lives on with superbly detailed replicas that truly
transcend time. Reintroductions of original vintage radios and turntables
feature the newest technologies graced by unforgettable Crosley stylings.
The Crosley Collection
includes AM/FM radios, portable suitcase-styled record players and
turntables, record changers, multi-functional audio cassette/compact disc
players, jukeboxes, music boxes, telephones and more. Rich lines, retro
designs and authentic crafting have made Crosley today’s premier vintage
electronics manufacturer.
True to the Crosley tradition,
these replicas are as fabulous as they are functional, providing a
delightful dose of nostalgia.
The folks at Crosley are passionate about what they do, right down to the
last exacting detail. They’re obsessed with creating innovative, yet
vintage-inspired products that will encourage our customers to return to a
simpler time. After browsing our online selection of Crosley Products,
you’ll see, they’ve left no stone unturned.
From the extensive product
line to a single-minded dedication to authenticity, we’re sure you’ll
have as much fun shopping for your Crosley as they had crafting it.
Art and Home is proud to carry the
following Crosley Radio Products,
as part of our complete line of Crosley Merchandise
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Art & Home is pleased to carry the complete line of
Crosley Turtables, including their Entertainment Centers, Portable
Suitcase Turntables, Stack-O-Matic™ Turntables, AutoRama deco
turntables and Turntable Consoles. Available in a variety of
styles, features and colors.
For those who truly
appreciate the sounds of vinyl, there is no better choice than a
Crosley vintage-style turntable.
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The finest replicas of the most
famous jukebox ever produced, the Wurlitzer 1015. Available with
3-CD or 10-CD capacity & bonus storage stand.
These Crosley 2/3 scale Neon Jukeboxes have a sound that will
knock your socks off and a body to go with it, this musical marvel
cranks out your tunes while percolating bubbles flow endlessly and
a kaleidoscope of neon colors pour through the arched columns.
Plus, we carry a full line of Mini
- Jukeboxes and Jukebox - style radios and CD players.
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A statement of style, grace and
elegance. The 302 Series Phone was introduced in 1937 and was the
first in the collection to incorporate the bell in the base of the
unit. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and originally cast in metal,
this piece was later produced using a heavy-duty plastic housing.
The retro style appearance is combined with a rugged construction
earning it the nickname "The Cow's Hoof" because of its
lipped hoof-style base. This early desk version served as the
standard for the better part of World War II while telephone
design efforts were halted due to defense work. Whether for its
beauty or its brawn. The Crosley 302 Desk Phone is surely a
conversation piece in any setting.
This phone is just one of the
collection of retro desk phones, retro wall phones and retro pay
phones available through our store, with more styles being added
regularly.
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From the Crosley 1941
Streamliner Bullet 115 to the 1936 Deco-Style Crosley Bluebird
Radio to the Classic Cobalt Blue Sleigh Radio / CD Player, we
carry a complete line of recreated Crosley Radios, true to the
originals in design, style and quality.
Available with various options
(including CD players), and signature Crosley Colors.
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carry.
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The Crosley record
cleaning kits are the perfect way to keep your phonograph records
clean and to make sure that you always have a spare cartridge or
needle.
These, and other Crosely
accessories, help you complete your Crosley collection and enhance
your listening experience.
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to discontinue any of the Crosley products or change specifications or
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