Origin of Rock-ola
By Hal O'Rourke
The Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation began in Chicago in June, 1932 to manufacture pinball machines. David C. Rockola, the founder, led the industry in the early years and is credited with numerous innov- ative machines which are some of the most prized by pinball collectors today. This company eventually evolved to the jukebox giant which lasted, I believe, until the 70's. One of you jukebox guys will have to fill in the rest of the story, I'm only interested in the history as it related to pinball.
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