Magnavox Co.
Magnavox Co. operated a research, development, and manufacturing plant in east Urbana from 1956-1972. The company developed and manufactured complex electronics for commercial and government use. Consumer products made by Magnavox during that time period included parts for televisions, radios, and the minicard system, a hybridized version of microfilm and the IBM filing system. In the commercial sector, Magnavox sold complex office machinery, like photofax machines.
Part of CCHA's blog post: ‘Magnavox Company, Urbana’
"Magnavox Co. (Urbana)" Photographs Envelope, Champaign County Historical Archives, Urbana, IL.
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Magnavox Co.
Magnavox Co. operated a research, development, and manufacturing plant in east Urbana from 1956-1972. The company developed and manufactured complex electronics for commercial and government use. Consumer products made by Magnavox during that time period included parts for televisions, radios, and the minicard system, a hybridized version of microfilm and the IBM filing system. In the commercial sector, Magnavox sold complex office machinery, like photofax machines.
Part of CCHA's blog post: ‘Magnavox Company, Urbana’
"Magnavox Co. (Urbana)" Photographs Envelope, Champaign County Historical Archives, Urbana, IL.
All images are provided for personal and educational use. Users planning to reproduce/publish images in books, articles, exhibits, videos, electronic transmission or other media must request permission. For more information please contact the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library: archives@urbanafree.org