A. Atwater Kent

1873–1949 (age 76)

inventor and industrialist

Biography

A. Atwater Kent revolutionized American life by founding the Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company, producing high-quality radios that brought news, music, and connection into countless homes during the early 20th century.

He later turned to philanthropy, supporting museums, music, and scholarships, and even in repose at Forest Lawn Memorial Park his legacy of innovation and generosity lives on.

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