File:Radio station 8XB, Cincinnati, Ohio circa 1920.jpg
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English: Original caption: "Broadcasting Station 8XB and later WMH, the first station specifically designed and operated for the express commercial purpose of broadcasting useful and entertainment matter for the benefit of the Radio public of the United States. It was conceived in 1919 and operated by the Precision Equipment company, Cincinnati, Ohio, now out of existence. The individuals in the photo are: at the piano, Luther J. Davis and two artists, Miss Dorothy Richards, violinist, and Miss Margaret Spaulding, soprano. Standing at the extreme right of the photo is John L. Gates, former president of the Precision Equipment company. Seated before the broadcasting equipment and operating it is Lieut. Harry P. Breckel, author of this article. WMH, on the air once more, is now operated by Ainsworth Gates company, Cincinnati." |
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| Source | Circa 1920 photograph of the studio of radio station 8XB in Cincinnati, Ohio, which appeared on page 7 of the October 4, 1924 issue of Radio Digest, in the article "8XB First Station to Radiocast" by Lieut. H. F. Breckel. |
| Author | Uncredited magazine article illustration |
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