In 1920, Powel
Crosley, an auto accessories manufacturer in Cincinnati, OH, set out to
purchase a simple radio set for his son. Shocked to learn that these sets
were selling for $130.00 or more, he decided to build one himself, which
he did — for $35.00. From that experience, Crosley went on to build one
of the most successful electronics companies of the early 20th
century. Crosley's first radio was a crystal Set named "Harko",
introduced as the first low priced radio at $20.00 retail, it later sold
for $9.00. A roaring success, the Harco was recognized for making
radio available to the masses. Earned Powel Crosley the reputation
"The Henry Ford of Radio".