July 5, 2008
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Popular during the Depression, cathedral-style tabletop radios became icons of pre-war America. The 'cathedral' moniker comes from the design, with a top and front resembling the ornate facades of European cathedrals. Cathedrals were popular during the Depression due to their affordability (their shape required less material to make). The style was short lived, however, with the majority produced between the mid 1920's and early 1930's.
The ‘golden age of radio’ may be gone, but vintage radios are still going strong. Whether you’re interested in a specific manufacturer (RCA, Philco, Zenith, Crosley, Emerson) or style (catalin, transistor, cathedral or console), there’s probably a radio out there for you.
John Pelham's collection of wood and plastic radios from the 1930's and 40's. What sets this site apart is the deta… [more]
Robert Davidson's great site (galaxy, really), one of the earliest transistor radio sites on the web, features over… [more]
Sarah Lowrey's collection of over 1000 radios you wish you could take to the beach. Viewable alphabetically by make… [more]
Alan Voorhees' reference resource for vintage radio collectors includes a photo gallery, article library, PDF archi… [more]
This vast archive and community of radio collectors features over 120,000 radio model listings and 350,000 photos a… [more]
James Butters' fun and creative website focusing on the design of 1950s and 60s pocket transistor radios. Highlight… [more]
This site features colorful images of Japanese and American-made transistor radios from the 1950s. Before diving in… [more]
This extensive collection of antique radios includes beautiful photos and detailed historical descriptions. The sit… [more]
Michael Jack's great transistor radio collection includes stunning photos and great reference information on indivi… [more]
Ron Ramirez's comprehensive reference on the former Philadelphia Storage Battery Company and Philco Corporation. In… [more]
Steve Erenberg's extremely wacky and well-done collection of vintage mad-scientist devices and contraptions. Writte… [more]
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1930 Antique Philco Cathedral Tube Radio Model 20 Works$326.00 Ends Sunday 18 bids
Rare 1930's Erla Cathedral Radio W/hammond Clock 3 Knob$199.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
1939 Philco Cathedral Tube Radio Model 89$110.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Old Vintage Cathedral Vacuum Tube Radio Wood Us Apex$105.70 Ends in 2 hours 9 bids
Small Norco (remler) 4 Tube Cathedral Radio - Works !$102.50 Ends in 8 hours 8 bids
Crosley "buddy Boy" Cathedral Tube Radio 1931 - Works!!$102.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage Grunow 460 Tombstone Cathedral Tube Radio Works$98.00 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
Atwater Kent Model 206 Cathedral--good Shape-no Reserve$82.00 Ends Thursday 6 bids
Old Philco Model 51-super 5 Cathedral Tube Radio Nr$50.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Vintage Large Wooden Cathedral Coronado Tube Radio $49.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
1930 Philco Model 20 Cathedral Radio - Works-w/2nd Cab.$41.00 Ends in 3 hours 5 bids
Angelus Cathedral Cabinet. Very, Very Nice. No Chassis$30.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Old 8 Inch Cathedral Tombstone Radio Speaker Good$28.88 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Cathedral & Tombstone Radios Id$ Book New 2008$25.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Philco 60 Cathedral, Am + Sw Radio ~ Beautiful Wood!$22.50 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Philco Antique Cathedral Tube Radio Parts Model 20 !!!$20.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Philco Baby Grand 60b Cathedral__deco Radio__rare Model$11.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Rare Gilfillan Midget Cathedral - Sweet!$11.00 Ends Friday 2 bids
Antique Radio 1930s Cathedral Philco Model 89$10.49 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Atwater Kent Model 84 Cathedral Cabinet$9.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Two Crosley Radio Knobs For Cathedral, Tombstone...$9.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Crosley Radio Escutcheon, Cathedral, Tombstone, Console$9.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Philco Model 51 Cathedral Radio Cabinet!$0.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
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