A 1957 Telefunken Opus 7 radio traveled with a daughter from Los Angeles to the Bay Area — sitting in silence and collecting dust for 25 years — before she finally had it restored, rekindling her connection to her late father’s musical legacy.

A 1957 Telefunken Opus 7 radio traveled with a daughter from Los Angeles to the Bay Area &mdash; sitting in silence and collecting dust for 25 years &mdash; before she finally had it restored, rekindling her connection to her late father&rsquo;s musical legacy.

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How a 1957 Vintage Radio Rekindled a Daughter’s Bond With Her Dad

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Muni’s 29-Sunset bus, which serves more than 35 schools, is often overcrowded and late. After years of student advocacy, SFMTA is rolling out millions of dollars in improvements.

Muni&rsquo;s 29-Sunset bus, which serves more than 35 schools, is often overcrowded and late. After years of student advocacy, SFMTA is rolling out millions of dollars in improvements.

How a 1957 Vintage Radio Rekindled a Daughter’s Bond With Her Dad

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