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By Corey Deitz, About.com Guide to Radio since 2002

Own a Piece of Radio History - One Brick at a Time

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Art Vuolo, Jr. has come to be known by most in the industry as "Radio's Best Friend". Since 1977, he has made a name for himself by creating and providing video airchecks of radio shows and radio events which he offers for sale at his website.

But, Art is selling something even more unique: pieces of the original brick building - the bricks themselves - which housed KDKA/Pittsburgh, the first commercial radio station. KDKA went on-the-air on November 2, 1920.

As Art says at his website, "Building 'K' was in the Westinghouse East Pittsburgh Works, and was demolished in 2007...These are the LAST bricks remaining..the others now being used for patios and home construction, with no one realizing their historic significance."

Each brick comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by two past and one present employee of KDKA. The price is $29.95 + $4.95 shipping. For more information, go to www.vuolovideo.com.

KDKA Milestones
* KDKA Was First to Broadcast Election Returns on Radio
* KDKA Began the First Daily Radio Newscast in the United States
* KDKA Broadcasted the First Religious Program on Radio

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