Site of the First Radio Station in Estonia - Tallinn, Estonia
N 59° 26.376 E 024° 44.820
35V E 372229 N 6591166
Quick Description: This historical marker indicates that the first Radio Station in Estonia began in this building in Old Town Tallinn, Estonia.
Location: Estonia
Date Posted: 9/24/2012 10:19:59 AM
Waymark Code: WMFBF1
Views: 7
Long Description:
At Pikk 43, in Old Town Tallinn, an historical marker is attached to the building, identifying it as the location of the first radio station in Estonia. The stone marker reads:
SIIN MAJAS
ALUSTAS TÖÖD
18. DETSEMBRIL 1926
ESIMENE RAADIOJAAM
EESTIS - OSAUHISUS
RAADIO - RINGHÄÄLING
PAIGALDANUD EESTI RINGHÄÄLINGUTE LIIT
18. DETSEMBER 1996
[English]
IN THIS BUILDING
OPERATIONS BEGAN
18 DECEMBER 1926
FIRST RADIO STATION
ESTONIA - OSAUHISUS
RADIO - BROADCASTING
INSTALLED BY THE ESTONIAN BROADCASTERS
18 DECEMBER 1996
Group that erected the marker: The Estonian Broadcasters
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Pikk 43
Tallinn, Tallinn Estonia
10133
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