radio
Catalog Number
2022.57.4Date of Origin
ca. 1938Description
Radio, table model. This radio is a Zenith ca. 1938, featuring a bakelite case and a half round dial. It is black with a white dial. The radio tubes would be inserted into the back of the radio. The tube is in place on this radio.History
This radio belonged to Captain Joe Boshka, long-time resident of Macatawa Park.Joe was born in Wisconsin on 6-4-1873 to Joseph Boshka (1843–1910) and Barbara Suchi (1840–1928). In 1898 Joe entered the lighthouse service.
In 1907 he married Annabelle Orcutt in South Butler, MI. By 1911 the family had moved to Macatawa Park. The Boshka home was located at 2310 South Shore Dr.
Joe would serve as the lighthouse keeper for Macatawa, a job he held until 1940. Joe passed away in Holland, MI on 10-15-1965.