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#298068 Tue Jan 17 2012 05:03 PM
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Anyone have any pictures or interesting petrol items related to radio station WNAX in South Dakota?

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Here is a 1930 and a 1936 map. I love small local independents. There are a lot of web sites which have the history and photos of the station (radio and gas!).

30_WNAX2.jpg 36_WNAX2.jpg

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There's also an Arcadia Press book on the history...wasted a lot of time on a genealogy expedition in Ft. Wayne reading this book.

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Here are a couple of globes I have.

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Are those originals? Wow, the Gurney globe is impressive.


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Oh man, I think I have to have that Gurney globe.

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Wow! Thanks so much guys for posting that info. I read the radio station had a fire and lost most of their oldies and original stuff many years ago. Haven't see too much WNAX on ebay except for copies of the Neighbor Lady cook books.

I'd like to know where to get another WNAX globe like that, since I doubt I could convince you to part with yours!

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I just looked up the one that sold at IG a couple of years ago and it sold for $2750+10%. Mitch

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Hi Scott, thought you might like this pic of the old WNAX station I took today. It was the main station in Geddes,SD in the early days. The local Historical Society moved the station from the edge of town to the middle of town and re-roofed the place also. I was able to go inside and I have to say it was a cool feeling indeed. I too love the WNAX history. Hope you enjoy! Last picture is of a bucket I am pursuing. As I zoom in on the WNAX station photo it appears that something is in the window,maybe it is just me. The station was completely empty seconds before this photo and I was the only one that went inside.Not trying to creep anyone out but it looks like a baby.Yikes!

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A few items from the 'net:

Back to back 40" SST sign in wood frame, sold at 2010 IG Auction:



Pioneer Auto Show historic auto town; Website with image of Classic Car Museum that is a restored WNAX Station with sign:

http://www.pioneerautoshow.com/wnax.php


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I found this globe lens at an estatesale here in North Dakota this spring! I'd love to have a Gurney lens too!

WNAX Globe 002.JPG

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Bob, how did the sign come about ? I 've never seen such a sign , much less a station , kwell !!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver


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