Site of World's First Broadcasting Station, San Jose CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
N 37° 20.075 W 121° 53.442
10S E 598268 N 4132566
Radio technology was pioneered in downtown San Jose
Waymark Code: WMCZF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
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On this corner stood the Garden City Bank Building, where Charles D. Herrold established Station FN, the first radio broadcasting station in the world. As a pioneer in wireless telephony (radio), Herrold established the first station in 1909 to transmit radio programs of music and news to a listening audience on a regular basis.

The corner houses a sleek new Knight-Ridder building now, and perhaps there are new technologies being hatched inside even today.

Marker Number: 952.00

Marker Name: SITE OF WORLD'S FIRST BROADCASTING STATION

County: Santa Clara

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 04/03/1984

Location:
SW corner of First and San Fernando Sts, San Jose

Website: Not listed
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