Oct 23, 2026
Jim Haller, Historian: The History of Radio In Pittsburgh
On Friday, October 23, historian Jim Haller will present “The History of Radio in Pittsburgh,” taking us back to a medium that brought news, music, entertainment, and familiar voices into our homes.
KDKA’s broadcast of presidential election returns on November 2, 1920, marked a landmark in broadcasting history. Radio soon became part of everyday life, connecting listeners to events beyond their neighborhoods and giving them programs and personalities to welcome into their living rooms.
Born and raised on Pittsburgh’s North Side, Jim is a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1965 to 1969. He has volunteered at the Senator John Heinz History Center for eighteen years and is a longtime member of the Society for American Baseball Research.
Join us for a look at Pittsburgh’s broadcasting heritage — and a chance to remember when turning the dial was all it took to find compan
| Date | Speaker/ Presentation |
| 10/23/26 | Jim Haller, Historian: The History of Radio In Pittsburgh |
| 10/30/26 | Steve Robbins; TWA’s Iconic Terminal Building at JFK International Airport |
