Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RadioShackRadioShack - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RadioShack

   • Cached

   Radio Shack Corporation (1921–1962) Tandy Corporation (1962–2000) RadioShack Corporation (2000–2015) General Wireless Operations Inc. (2015–2020) Industry: E-commerce, retail: Founded: 1921; 103 years ago () Boston, Massachusetts, US: Founders: Theodore and Milton Deutschmann: Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas, US

2. www.radioshackcatalogs.com › history_of_radioshackThe History of Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation

   www.radioshackcatalogs.com › history_of_radioshack

   • Cached

   Radio Shack company started in 1921 by two brothers, Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, who wanted to provide equipment for the field of amateur, or ham radio. The brothers opened a one-store retail and mail-order operation in downtown Boston at 46 Brattle Street. Charles Tandy bought Radio Shack for $300,000.

3. americanmemorylane.com › 2022/12/21 › radio-shackRadio Shack – What The Heck Happened? - American Memory Lane

   americanmemorylane.com › 2022/12/21 › radio-shack

   Dec 21, 2022 · Humble Beginnings. Radio Shack was founded by brothers Theodore and Milton Deutschmann in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1921. The company was originally called Radio Shack Corporation and began as a small mail-order business. Radio Shack’s early days focused on selling ham radios and other electronic equipment to amateur radio operators.

4. waywiser.fas.harvard.edu › people › 1608Radio Shack Corporation | People | The Collection of ...

   waywiser.fas.harvard.edu › people › 1608

   • Cached

   The company was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, initially as a provider of equipment for the nascent field of amateur radio. It later diversified into music equipment and electronics. In 1962 it was purchased by the Tandy Corporation, until then a producer of leather goods. Under several brands, Radio Shack / Tandy ...

5. www.computinghistory.org.uk › sec › 877Radio Shack / Tandy - Computing History

   www.computinghistory.org.uk › sec › 877

   • Cached

   Radio. Shack. /. Tandy. The company was started as Radio Shack in 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, by two brothers, Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, who wanted to provide equipment for the cutting-edge field of amateur, or ham, radio. Theodore and Milton Deutschmann opened a one-store retail and mail-order operation in the heart of downtown Boston.

6. wecmuseum.org › indexRadioShack - WE Computers Museum

   wecmuseum.org › index

   • Cached

   The Hinckley-Tandy Leather Company was founded in 1919 by Norton Hinckley and Dave L. Tandy. Radio Shack. Radio Shack was founded in 1921 by Theodore Deutschmann and Milton Deutschmann. General American Industries. In 1956, the Hinckley-Tandy Leather Company was renamed to General American Industries. Tandy Corporation

7. People also ask

   When was Deutschmann Radio founded?

   • The company was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, initially as a provider of equipment for the nascent field of amateur radio. It later diversified i …

   Radio Shack Corporation | People | The Collection of Historical

   waywiser.fas.harvard.edu/people/1608/radio-shack-corporation

   See all results for this question

   When was Deutschmann founded?

   • The company was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, initially as a provider of equipment for the nascent field of amateur radio. It later diversified into music equipment and electronics. In 1962 it was purchased by the Tandy Corporation, until then a producer of leather goods.

   Radio Shack Corporation | People | The Collection of Historical

   waywiser.fas.harvard.edu/people/1608/radio-shack-corporation

   See all results for this question

   Why did The Deutschmanns name a Radio Shack?

   • They chose the name, "Radio Shack", which was a term for the small, wooden structure that housed a ship's radio equipment. The Deutschmanns thought the name was appropriate for a store that would supply the needs of radio officers aboard ships, as well as "ham" radio operators.

   Radio Shack / Tandy - Computing History

   www.computinghistory.org.uk/sec/877/Radio-Shack-Tandy/

   See all results for this question

   Who founded Radio Shack?

   • Radio Shack was founded by brothers Theodore and Milton Deutschmann in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1921. The company was originally called Radio Shack Corporation and began as a small mail-order business. Radio Shack’s early days focused on selling ham radios and other electronic equipment to amateur radio operators.

   Radio Shack - What The Heck Happened? - American Memory Lane

   americanmemorylane.com/2022/12/21/radio-shack-what-the-heck-happened/

   See all results for this question

   How did Deutschmann & Hallicrafters get their name?

   • To pursue their interests, the brothers opened a retail store (a block from the site of the Boston Massacre). William Halligan, one of Deutschmann's first employees and later the founder of Hallicrafters, suggested the name, “Radio Shack”. They chose the name, "Radio Shack," which was a term for the room that housed a ship's radio equipment.

   The History of Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation - Radio Shack Catalogs

   www.radioshackcatalogs.com/history_of_radioshack.htm

   See all results for this question

   Who were Theodore and Milton Deutschmann?

   • Two years later (1921) and half a continent away, two London-born Bostonian brothers, Theodore and Milton Deutschmann, opened a one-store retail and mail-order operation in the heart of downtown Boston. These young immigrant brothers wanted to provide amateur and ham radio equipment to the public; much of it was leftover Army gear.

   The History of Radio Shack / Tandy Corporation - Radio Shack Catalogs

   www.radioshackcatalogs.com/history_of_radioshack.htm

   See all results for this question

8. historyofbranding.com › radioshackHistory of Radio Shack | History of ... - History of Branding

   historyofbranding.com › radioshack

   • Cached

   History of Radio Shack. Radio Shack started in 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts by brothers Theodore and Milton Deutschmann. They wanted to provide equipment for the cutting-edge field of amateur, or ham, radio. The store’s name was taken from a slang phrase of the time denoting any place where radio equipment was kept and used.