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“Alexander Motors, 2037 Main Street. They sold the Henry J and the Kaiser Frazer. Notice the sign, it says they will give away a Muntz TV. 1950.” LS The banner hanging on the front of the dealership advertises a Free 20 inch Muntz TV with every Henry J purchase and there is a row of […]
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“This is the Richardson Building on 35 Hogan Street. The building was the Muntz TV sales and warehouse in the 1950’s.” LS Earl William Muntz was a businessman and engineer who made his money selling cars and home electronics. Muntz simplified televisions by removing as many components as possible from existing models until they no […]
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“A Gator Bowl Parade of the 50’s and as you can see it was the float of the Muntz TV, which was nation wide at that time. This was on Julia St. in front of the George Washington Hotel (Rainbow Room, the night club).” LS
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Looking South East through downtown Jacksonville in the 1950’s. About the only thing still in this photo today is the Main Street Bridge. Lower left is the old Union Bus Station. The light colored 4 story building housed Muntz TV on the ground floor. Across the river behind the bridge is the Gibbs Shipyard. Almost […]
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