Title:
Ketchikan's First Television Broadcast, 1953
Photographer:
Paulu T. Saari
Description:
Local residents flocked to the Elks Lodge on November 17, 1953 to witness the first television broadcast in Ketchikan. KATV showed three programs, all played from 16mm film shipped up from the Lower 48: "The American Barn Dance," a boxing match, and a dramatic story.
Note: Programs were shipped to Ketchikan as 16 mm film. KATV then translated the film into a television signal to feed into Christiansen's cable system.
Ketchikan Daily News photo caption, 11/18/1953
"First TV Shown in Ketchikan Last Night
Television was shown for the first time in Ketchikan last night at the public showing at the Elks Lodge. A portion of the crowd is shown above, viewing 18 different sets that were on display by local dealers. Three programs were shown, The American Barn Dance, a boxing match and a dramatic story. Another public showing will be held tonight starting at 7."
Note: Programs were shipped to Ketchikan as 16 mm film. KATV then translated the film into a television signal to feed into Christiansen's cable system.
Ketchikan Daily News photo caption, 11/18/1953
"First TV Shown in Ketchikan Last Night
Television was shown for the first time in Ketchikan last night at the public showing at the Elks Lodge. A portion of the crowd is shown above, viewing 18 different sets that were on display by local dealers. Three programs were shown, The American Barn Dance, a boxing match and a dramatic story. Another public showing will be held tonight starting at 7."
Collection:
Ketchikan Museums: Paulu T. Saari Collection, KM 2003.2.63.1022
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Ketchikan's first television broadcast
Ketchikan's first television broadcast