Philo T. Farnsworth (1906-1971)
Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Inventor of electronic television, he led some of the first experiments in live local TV broad-casting in the late 1930s from his station W3XPF located on this site. A pioneer in electronics, Farnsworth held many patents and was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
On this site in the late 1930s, Philo T. Farnsworth ran experimental station W3XPF, conducting some of the earliest live local television broadcasts. Farnsworth had pioneered the all-electronic television system, and his relentless work in electronics earned him a long list of patents. He was later inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Why it matters
Farnsworth's inventions gave the world electronic television, one of the defining technologies of modern life and mass communication.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it â museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia9.1 mi away ¡ 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center9.1 mi away ¡ 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center9.3 mi away ¡ 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House9.3 mi away ¡ 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery9.3 mi away ¡ 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Muse Gallery9.3 mi away ¡ 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir7.0 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge7.4 mi away
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle7.5 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo7.7 mi away
- Rocky Steps8.2 mi away
- Philly Gun Range8.5 mi away ¡ North Percy Street
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe9.3 mi away ¡ 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Burger King9.3 mi away
- Dunkin'9.3 mi away ¡ 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters9.3 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory9.4 mi away
- Time & Peace9.4 mi away ¡ 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia8.9 mi away ¡ 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center8.9 mi away ¡ 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia9.0 mi away ¡ 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City9.0 mi away ¡ 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA9.0 mi away ¡ 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- The Notary Hotel9.1 mi away ¡ 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
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