It’s National Radio Day, a fine day to share three of my favorite transmitter buildings I’ve had the pleasure to photograph. Here are my essays on each, along with a few extras for your enjoyment of these very special buildings. Do you have a favorite radio (or TV) building? Please let me know in the comments. (I’ve photographed a great many more TV buildings, and will be doing a roundup of those soon.)
Growing up in Pittsburgh in the 80’s we would pass the WIXZ station building on Route 30 in East McKeesport on our way to my grandparents house in the eastern suburbs. This was where the station was located not the transmitter. Always struck me that a radio station would be located in such an insignificant looking building. By the way, in the 70’s, WIXZ McKeesport, was home to a DJ who went by the name of “Bachelor” Jeff Christie. Bachelor Jeff would go on to gain fame as Rush Limbaugh.
The former WEEI transmitter building in Medford MA was a classic -- it's still there, but I read that the iconic art deco curved glass block feature has been covered up. Also, the call is now WEZE. WEEI moved up the dial from 590 to 850 years ago after a merger.
Those who enjoy reading about transmitter/tower sites will enjoy Scott Fybush's work. Check out the "Tower of the Week" feature. https://www.fybush.com/
It's National Radio Day! Here are 3 visually jolting transmitter buildings -- plus one ghost sign -- to celebrate the occasion
Growing up in Pittsburgh in the 80’s we would pass the WIXZ station building on Route 30 in East McKeesport on our way to my grandparents house in the eastern suburbs. This was where the station was located not the transmitter. Always struck me that a radio station would be located in such an insignificant looking building. By the way, in the 70’s, WIXZ McKeesport, was home to a DJ who went by the name of “Bachelor” Jeff Christie. Bachelor Jeff would go on to gain fame as Rush Limbaugh.
The former WEEI transmitter building in Medford MA was a classic -- it's still there, but I read that the iconic art deco curved glass block feature has been covered up. Also, the call is now WEZE. WEEI moved up the dial from 590 to 850 years ago after a merger.
Those who enjoy reading about transmitter/tower sites will enjoy Scott Fybush's work. Check out the "Tower of the Week" feature. https://www.fybush.com/
If you don’t know WMCA you haven’t been to NJ
So nice to see the WMCA building. It has been years since I saw it.