you may not know that the Mediterranean Revival-style mansion is also the stage for interactive theatrical performances showcasing the historic home of early inventor Powel Crosley Jr. On Dec. 8 ...

New College of Florida could soon take over some of the region's most historically and culturally significant community attractions, but the Powel Crosley Estate in Manatee County will not be one ...

Although the mansion serves as an event space for weddings and parties nowadays, it was built back in 1929 by Powel Crosley Jr. for his wife, Gwendolyn. “To get his wife out of the cold winters ...

Powel Crosley, Jr. Powel Crosley, Jr. and Bonzo with his “Crosley Pup” radio. Source: Ohio History Central Although Powel Crosley’s fortune would be made with radio, his first love was the ...

The new entranceways allows the “back rooms” to be integrated with the area’s largest collection of items related to Powel Crosley Jr., and his broadcasting and manufacturing companies.

Manatee County commissioners voted to not even entertain discussions over a pitch to let New College of Florida use the Powel ...