Skip to content
Close Menu
The Village Reporter
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Friday, January 16
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube TikTok
Login
The Village Reporter
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
The Village Reporter
Home»Local History»Historic Reflection: 1955 – Kuehne’s Radio
Local History

Historic Reflection: 1955 – Kuehne’s Radio

By Newspaper StaffMay 28, 2024No Comments1 Min Read
Share Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link

HISTORIC REFLECTION … Kuehne’s Radio in Bryan invited the public to a demonstration of a 21-inch color television, featuring Red Skelton and Ethel Merman on the “Shower of Stars” program. According to local historian Paul Van Gundy, in 1948 George Kuehne offered the first televisions for sale in Bryan, with a 12-inch black and white screen for $465. A 1974 Bryan Times article states that “Kuehne’s were also the first to introduce FM, stereo and color TV to the people of Bryan.” From circa 1942 to 1956, Kuehne’s was located at 148 South Lynn Street, later the site of K & R Cleaners and Pat Kelly’s Sound Shoppe. From about 1956 to 1973, Kue-hne’s was located at 122 South Lynn Street, the current location of Cove Interi-ors + Salon. The business moved to 120 North Main Street circa 1973. This 1968 vintage image from the Williams County Public Library Huffman Photographic Archives shows Kuehne’s 122 South Lynn Street location. The building that then housed Stroeh’s Recreation is now occupied by Kora Brew House and Wine Bar.


 

Previous ArticleHudson Leather Biker Memorial Wall
Next Article Historic Reflection: 1920’s – Trolley Car Accident
Newspaper Staff
  • Facebook

Related Posts

Historic Reflection: 1947 – Bryan Garbage Truck

January 15, 2026 Local History

Historic Reflection: 1900’s – Fayette Powers Station

January 15, 2026 Local History

Historic Reflection: 1912 Kunkle School

January 10, 2026 Local History

Historic Reflection: 1960 – Wauseon Explosion

January 10, 2026 Local History

Comments are closed.

Account
  • Login
Sponsored By
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
© 2026 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Sign In or Register

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below.

Lost password?