Radio became so popular that even the Great Depression could hardly slow sales. Philco manufactured this model 16B “cathedral” style radio around 1933. The model 16B was an eleven-tube superheterodyne ...

Pictured here is arguably one of the most iconic vintage radios of all time. The Philco Model 70 in the cathedral cabinet is often seen as a movie or TV prop when an antique radio is called for.

View full sizeJULY 27, 1934An advertisement for the new Philco Model 45L Radio told readers it was available at five stores on the Island. "Look at the list below -- pick out your nearest Philco ...