Friday, April 14, 2023

Radio daze: This 1941 Zenith — featuring microstatic FM reception — needs a home

Photos by Stacie Joy

A building super rescued this Zenith Radio Corp. 1941 Model 10-H-573 from a basement on Avenue C.

It still works, and receives broadcast AM, "microstatic FM reception," and two shortwave bands all in an attractive spinet cabinet. But there's a but: it "smokes when you turn it on." (Who doesn't tbh?)

Take a look at this beauty ... and imagine cranking up the Glenn Miller... 
It's currently sitting in a bar on Avenue C while looking for a new home... drop us a line if you have a (serious) interest... 

P.S. 

Found this...

 
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 7:09 AM

    Wow. What a piece of history.

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  2. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 7:55 AM

    I remember my parents had one of those Zenieth tv’s made of wood, looked liked a dresser. One sode had storage, the middle was the tv and the right side was a record player. Took up an entire wall and it was heavy.

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  3. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, that's a beauty! I hope it finds a loving home.

    The video brought back some musical memories LOL.

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  4. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 9:41 AM

    Very cool Ms Joy - I hope someone can bring some much needed life back to this classic piece

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  5. Pete MargolisApril 14, 2023 at 10:55 AM

    I have an amplifier repair shop on 8th between C and D called Pete’s Amp Repair, petesamprepair.com.I’m interested in taking this. Let me know how to contact the super at the building to pick up.
    Pmargolis@mac.com

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    1. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 7:04 PM

      Please Keep us posted, I hope you’re able to restore this beauty!!😉🍀👍

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  6. hywel ddaApril 14, 2023 at 12:18 PM

    We had a huge Magnavox console in our house. Right side was a fancy radio & the left side was a pull-out drawer turntable. It's also how I learned how to remove the tubes, take them to the tester in the hardware store & buy a replacement.

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  7. BLAHBLAHBLAHApril 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM

    Honestly I would, but don't need another one...

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  8. AnonymousApril 14, 2023 at 2:46 PM

    That’s just the sound system I need for my Betamax.

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  9. AnnieApril 14, 2023 at 4:22 PM

    I think it is so thoughtful that the super is trying to find someone who will appreciate it!!!

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  10. AnonymousApril 15, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    That was my radio, I had to put it on the street when i was kicked out of my apartment after 20 years on E.8th St in 2014. It still worked by then when I put it out. I'm glad someone grabbed it and saved it, it's very cool.

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  11. AnonymousApril 15, 2023 at 2:53 PM

    Has someone gotten in touch with Pete Margolis (up-thread) about him getting this?

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  12. GrieveApril 15, 2023 at 3:11 PM

    @2:53

    Yes! We've been in touch with Pete

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  13. VH McKenzieApril 17, 2023 at 10:48 AM

    " But there's a but: it "smokes when you turn it on." (Who doesn't tbh?)"

    Lol!

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