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Ford Radio Company in Providence, RI. This is a very small company. The Rhode Island Radio Fans Handbook from 1925 lists it as making Ford Tube Sets and Mounted Crystals.
The address on the front of the example below is 4 Flint Street in Providence.
In the 1919 Providence Street Directory there are two listing for the 4 Flint Street address, both for garages, one with the name Charles Amidon.
And there is a classified ad by Chas W Amidon wanting to rent or lease a 30 car garage at 4 Flint St.
Then in the 1920 Providence Street Directory, the address is listed as the North End Garage.
In 1924, about the time this radio was produced, the Providence directory lists "Commercial Garage" at that address. 1. The name involved with the garage is William H Aspinall who is listed as a mechanic, born in October 12th, 1897 2 The 1930 census lists William as being married to Florence A and having 3 children, Helen F, George A and Mildred E. 3
The earliest ad I have found for their one tube receiver is dated March 30, 1924
