SFO’s Vinyl and Turntable Display
Whenever I travel, I like to explore the airports through which my journey takes me. Done right, they can tell you a lot about the city or country. They can be fascinating public spaces.
I’ve been through San Francisco many times and I like the vibe of the place. Terminal 2, home of American Airlines and Virgin America, has had a museum display called Revolutions Per Minute: The Evolution of the Record.
Among the vast array of artifacts on public view are:
- A 1901 Berliner Gramophone in pristine condition
- A portable 1958 RCA Victor 45 RPM turntable
- An iconic modernist Elektrohome record player from the 1970s
- A wireless (!!!) record player from 1941. (It had a built-in AM radio transmitter!)
If you’re going to be at SFO between now and the end of March, it’s worth a look. Some pictures after the jump.
(Thanks to Pete for the tip.)