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From RetroTech, the online museum of 20th century technology.

Welcome to RetroTech, the 20th Century Technology Museum's collection wiki.

We are currently working on 20 item descriptions in 15 categories.

Contents 1 Grand opening 2 The Wurlitzer 3 The VariEze aircraft display 4 Nerd Nite 5 Item descriptions

Grand opening

Our official Grand Opening ceremony was held on October 7, 2005. Over two years of growth and change already! Come see us... we are always adding to the collection so there's something new to see.

The Wurlitzer

Come hear the authentic sound of the 1950s on our original Wurlitzer jukebox--restored to working condition in 2006.

The VariEze aircraft display

On June 6, 2006 the Rutan VariEze aircraft was installed in front of the museum on top of a 10-foot pole, as if in flight.

Nerd Nite

The first Nerd Nite party was held at the museum on October 5, 2006.

Item descriptions

A few of the more interesting items in our collection:

• Wurlitzer jukebox
• Tank arcade game (1973)
• Defender arcade game (1981)
• Electric fence charger
• 1949 Motorola televsion
• 1927 GE "monitor-top" refrigerator
• Wincharger electric generator
• Audion vacuum tube
• Sears Minnesota Model A sewing machine
• Columbia Granfonola phonograph