WQLT Transmitter Site: Elvis the Generator

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Title

WQLT Transmitter Site: Elvis the Generator

Subject

Sam Phillips; Colbert County; Big River Broadcasting

Description

The generator for WQLT Radio station, which is owned by Big River Broadcasting - founded by Sam Phillips and now under the management of his sons and grandchildren -- is, whimsically perhaps, painted gold and named Elvis for Elvis Presley, who Sam Phillips is credited with discovering.

Creator

Pam Kingsbury

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

2016

Rights

Pam Kingsbury

Type

Photograph and text.