Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff
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The Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Company was a conglomerate
of companies that started in the 19th century with Johann George Pfaltzgraff
's emigration from Germany
to York, Pennsylvania
(in the Susquehanna Valley). Pfaltzgraff was a potter and, after he died in the late 19th century, his children carried on his pottery making business and started The Pfaltzgraff Company, a kitchenware
company, in 1889.
Susquehanna Broadcasting Company was founded in 1941 to apply for and operate a radio station in York, Pennsylvania
, by Louis J. Appell, president and treasurer of Pfaltzgraff. The Federal Communications Commission
issued a construction permit for the station, which would become WSBA
, on December 30, 1941.
In 1965, Susquehanna Communications (SusCom) was founded as a division of Susquehanna Broadcasting but changed its name in 1999, reflecting its change from a provider of traditional cable television to a provider of a variety of advanced, interactive, digital communications products.
In December 1981, Susquehanna Real Estate was formed.
In 1993, Susquehanna Media Company (SMC) was formed, of which Susquehanna Communications was a subsidiary
(but, as of 2007, is owned by Comcast
). Susquehanna Radio, another subsidiary, was bought by Cumulus Media Partners on May 5, 2006. Susquehanna Radio owned and operated 33 AM and FM stations nationwide at its peak, including WSBA AM
in York, PA.
BlazeNet was founded in 1996 to provide dial-up and cable modem
access in central Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna Technologies (SusQtech) became its own entity in November 2001.
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Co. was sold in May 2006.
Conglomerate (company)
A conglomerate is a combination of two or more corporations engaged in entirely different businesses that fall under one corporate structure , usually involving a parent company and several subsidiaries. Often, a conglomerate is a multi-industry company...
of companies that started in the 19th century with Johann George Pfaltzgraff
Johann George Pfaltzgraff
Johann George Pfaltzgraff or Pfaltzgraf was a German-American potter and businessman. He is recognized as the first potter in the Pfaltzgraff family of potters in the United States. Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. is known as the oldest pottery company in the USA...
's emigration from Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
(in the Susquehanna Valley). Pfaltzgraff was a potter and, after he died in the late 19th century, his children carried on his pottery making business and started The Pfaltzgraff Company, a kitchenware
Kitchenware
Kitchenware include utensils, appliances, dishes, cookware, and so on for use in the kitchen.-See also:*Cookware and bakeware*Dishware*Drinkware*List of eating utensils*List of food preparation utensils*List of Japanese cooking utensils...
company, in 1889.
Susquehanna Broadcasting Company was founded in 1941 to apply for and operate a radio station in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, by Louis J. Appell, president and treasurer of Pfaltzgraff. The Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
issued a construction permit for the station, which would become WSBA
WSBA (AM)
WSBA is a radio station in York, Pennsylvania. The station used to be owned by Susquehanna Radio until 2005, when it was purchased by Cumulus Media...
, on December 30, 1941.
In 1965, Susquehanna Communications (SusCom) was founded as a division of Susquehanna Broadcasting but changed its name in 1999, reflecting its change from a provider of traditional cable television to a provider of a variety of advanced, interactive, digital communications products.
In December 1981, Susquehanna Real Estate was formed.
In 1993, Susquehanna Media Company (SMC) was formed, of which Susquehanna Communications was a subsidiary
Subsidiary
A subsidiary company, subsidiary, or daughter company is a company that is completely or partly owned and wholly controlled by another company that owns more than half of the subsidiary's stock. The subsidiary can be a company, corporation, or limited liability company. In some cases it is a...
(but, as of 2007, is owned by Comcast
Comcast
Comcast Corporation is the largest cable operator, home Internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers in 39 states and the...
). Susquehanna Radio, another subsidiary, was bought by Cumulus Media Partners on May 5, 2006. Susquehanna Radio owned and operated 33 AM and FM stations nationwide at its peak, including WSBA AM
WSBA (AM)
WSBA is a radio station in York, Pennsylvania. The station used to be owned by Susquehanna Radio until 2005, when it was purchased by Cumulus Media...
in York, PA.
BlazeNet was founded in 1996 to provide dial-up and cable modem
Cable modem
A cable modem is a type of network bridge and modem that provides bi-directional data communication via radio frequency channels on a HFC and RFoG infrastructure. Cable modems are primarily used to deliver broadband Internet access in the form of cable Internet, taking advantage of the high...
access in central Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna Technologies (SusQtech) became its own entity in November 2001.
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Co. was sold in May 2006.
See also
- Susquehanna Communications
- Susquehanna Radio
- SusQuehanna Technologies
- The Pfaltzgraff Company