Crosley Radio (1921–1956)

This article is about the Crosley radio manufacturing company. For other uses, see Crosley. For the modern consumer electronics brand, see Crosley Radio.
Crosley Radio Corporation
IndustryRadio manufacturing
Founded1921
FounderPowel Crosley Jr.
FateAcquired by AVCO in 1945, products discontinued in 1956
HeadquartersCincinnati, Ohio, United States
ProductsRadio receivers, loudspeakers, automotive radios

The Crosley Radio Corporation (commonly known as Crosley Radio) was an American manufacturer of radio receivers based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded by Powel Crosley Jr., the company became one of the largest producers of radio receivers during the early years of broadcasting in the United States by emphasizing inexpensive sets intended for mass markets. Contemporary publications described Crosley as the “Henry Ford of radio” because of his strategy of producing large quantities of relatively low-cost receivers.

The company entered the radio business in 1921 and rapidly expanded its production during the early broadcasting boom. Crosley receivers ranged from simple crystal sets to multi-tube regenerative receivers. The company also operated the powerful broadcasting station WLW, which promoted radio listening and increased demand for receiving sets.

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