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The Atwater Kent Manufacturing Co., founded by inventor Arthur Atwater Kent in the early 1920s, was for a time the largest radio manufacturer in the U.S. Atwater Kent is known for its early 'breadboard' receiver kits, which had no external case to hide the tubes and other components, and required some assembly. The company also made cathedral type and tombstone style radios, and stand-alone speakers.

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Penn professor explores the history of Philly's museums
Newsworks.org, May 15th

The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent just spent millions on renovating both its space and its collection. The Wagner Free Institute of Science in North Philadelphia proudly wears its outdated 19th century layout on its sleeve. The Barnes...Read more

Photographer traces Philadelphia's past through fading ads
Newsworks.org (blog), May 15th

O'Toole will present his photos at the Philadelphia History Museum at Atwater Kent on Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. and talk about where they came from and why they have held his interest for two decades. He will also talk about where, exactly, the images...Read more

Local scoreboard: Sunday, May 12
Muscatine Journal, May 12th

High jump - 1. Kelli DeGeorge (PV) 5-3; 2. Anne Leners (PV) 5-2; 3. Emma Kent (Muscatine) 5-2. Long jump - 1. Kelsi Conner (Burlington) 16-8; 2. Tanner Werthmann (DW) 16-4; 3. Larkin Chapman (Muscatine) 15-9. Discus - 1. Chloe Miller (PV) 122-10; 2...Read more

High School Track: Girls' Class 4-A state qualifiers
DesMoinesRegister.com, May 11th

3 Kent, Emma 10 Muscatine 5-02.00 7 Kamm, Emily 12 Waukee 5-01.00 7 Faber, Audrey 10 Dowling C, WDM 5-01.00 6 Atwater, Tanasha 11 DVPT, Central 37-07.50 7 Wells, Taylor 12 DSM, Roosevelt 37-06.50 8 Bramble, Erin 11 Waukee 37-02.00...Read more

Metro and area girls state track qualifiers
Quad City Times, May 11th

Kelli DeGeorge (Pleasant Valley) 5-3; T3. Anne Leners (Pleasant Valley) 5-2; T3. Emma Kent (Muscatine) 5-2; T10. Elle Tubbs (Clinton) 5-0; T10. Bella Solis (Davenport Central) 5-0. Long jump – 11. Tanner Werthmann (Davenport West) 16-4; 20. Larkin...Read more

1927 puts Sarasota on the radio dial
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 5th

Radio technology was relatively new, but through judicious turning of the dial on your Atwater Kent, "The Radio With The Golden Voice," the proper atmospheric conditions and a little luck, the crackling sounds of the rest of the world could be brought...Read more

Collectors love vintage White House cookbooks - AZCentral.com
azcentral, May 3rd

A classic Atwater Kent radio from 1928 has been restored and is priced at $425 at Antiques on Central, 5037 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. By Larry Cox Special for The Republic | azcentral.com Fri May 3, 2013 11:36 AM. Question: My mom and grandmother...Read more

Ghosts Of Dead Formats, Brands Arise - Twice
Twice (blog), April 29th

The tabletop radios bore the brands of Motorola, Admiral, and Atwater Kent. An Edison wax-cylinder player sat next to a stack of wax cylinders. The floorstanding Victrolas came with stacks of 78 rpm records. Tabletop candlestick phones stood near...Read more