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WIBA-FM Tower

Date: 05 26 1948
Description: WIBA-FM, 45,000 watts, tower was built at Blue Mounds Park, and radiated power starting about June 10, 1948. WIBA was established in 1925 by The Capital...
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WIBA-FM Tower And Transmitting Station

Date: 07 19 1948
Description: The higher antenna of the WIBA tower and transmitting station increased the power of the station for the newly operational FM transmission at the Blue Moun...
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Madison Community Chest Gardening

Date: 06 21 1949
Description: Madison Community Chest sponsored Farley tract community garden. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Blankenburg are listening to the radio while working in their plot.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winners

Date: 07 20 1952
Description: Ralph Hult, president of Hult's garage and the co-sponsor of the Madison Soap Box Derby, poses with the top winners. At left is champion Larry Laverty who ...
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First Radio Car in Wisconsin

Date: 1922
Description: First car equipped with a radio to operate in Wisconsin. This view of the front shows the aerial antenna which spans the hood and extends over the roof of ...

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