Library Home ~ Local History ~ Search This Site ~ City of Redwood City


Historic Photos of Redwood City

Photo Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | History of Redwood City

8. Ampex - 1963
Many large industries located in Redwood City after World War II, including world-renowed Ampex Corp., the developer of magnetic tape and recording equipment. Ampex was named for the initials of its founder, Alexander M. Poniatoff (right), plus "ex" for excellence.
8. Ampex - 1963

Top of Page

Library Home | Local History | Search | Exhibits Index | About the Collection | City of Redwood City

Photos provided by the Local History Collection at the Redwood City Public Library.
Copyright © 1999. Redwood City Public Library. All rights reserved.
Exhibit date: February 1998.