The history of television in Richmond, Virginia

Driving by 721 North Meadow St. in Richmond you wouldn’t give the non-descript building a second look. But seven decades ago, Richmonders crammed the tiny spot to witness history.

On April 22, 1948 people gathered there to watch WTVR-TV’s very first broadcast. The event would change Richmond and the American south forever.

Keep reading: http://wtvr.com/2018/04/20/how-a-richmond-businessman-helped-bring-the-city-into-a-new-era-of-tv/

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