[NJARC] RCA 'Nipper' Building Event July 12

[John Dilks K2TQN]

FYI - from John Dilks

Camden County History News 06.11.2009
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RCA "NIPPER" BUILDING
July 12 Event to be Held in Victor's Pub on Ground Floor

CAMDEN, N.J. -- The history of RCA's golden years 
in Camden will be celebrated in a special event 
in the stylish Victor's Pub on the ground floor 
of the famed "Nipper" building on Sunday, July 12 
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The iconic structure is also known as RCA building 17.

The Camden County Historical Society event offers 
something for everyone, whether you're an RCA 
retiree, antique phonograph or radio enthusiast, 
history buff, or one of countless South Jersey 
residents for whom the glowing "Nipper" windows 
have always been a symbol of home.

RCA historian Fred Barnum, author of the book, 
"His Master's Voice in America," will present a 
multi-media program entitled "An Illustrated 
History of RCA." There will also be live 
demonstrations of original Victor Talking 
Machines and Victrolas from the Society's museum. 
Enjoy buffet-style appetizers, entrée, 
nonalcoholic beverages included. Cash bar. 
Restaurant menu available at a 10% discount. Open 
to all. $35 for Historical Society members and RCA retirees; $40 all others.

For MORE DETAILS and TICKETS see:
<http://cchsnj.com/cchs_announce99.shtml>http://cchsnj.com/cchs_announce99.shtml

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For RCA and Speaker BACKGROUND, see:
 > Fred Barnum: The Rock Star of RCA History
<http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews110.shtml>http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews110.shtml

 > A Photo History of RCA's Golden Years in Camden
<http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews138.shtml>http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews138.shtml

 > Camden Museum Resurrects Era of Hand-Cranked Victrolas
<http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews36.shtml>http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews36.shtml

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