When Ground Zero was Radio Row
Before 9/11, and before the twin towers were built, the neighborhood now known as Ground Zero sparked a radio revolution.
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Show Notes
On the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, we’re bringing you a story about the World Trade Center. But it isn’t about the attacks, or about everything that came after. Instead, it’s about what came before 9/11.
A century ago, before the twin towers were built, the neighborhood now known as Ground Zero was home to the largest collection of radio and electronics stores in the world. Back then, it was known as Radio Row.
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