Chrs_old_vids_45-58.zip May 2026

The mid-50s were defined by the emergence of Bay Area broadcasting giants. CHRS maintains a Living Legends video series featuring interviews and footage from the very people who built the industry during this window.

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. CHRS_old_vids_45-58.zip

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. The mid-50s were defined by the emergence of

Footage of the CHRS museum (Radio Central) in Alameda, showcasing one of the largest collections of radio and TV equipment in the U.S. This archive captures the "Missing Link" years where