April 30, 1938…Historic CBS Columbia Square Studios Dedicated
On April 30, 2016
- Archives, TV History
Here are some interesting images, and articles from the day, I think you will appreciate. Notice the date on the sign in the third photo down, is almost one year earlier at the ground breaking
That was a stunning piece of deco-modern architecture. Very daring and futuristic for its era, and absolutely timeless. Wish I could’ve wandered around in there before it was gutted and condoed. At least they saved some of it…
Bob Crane (of Hogan’s Heroes fame) worked at KNX-CBS Radio at Columbia Square from 1956-1965. As part of our research for his new biography, we interviewed many people from KNX who worked with him during that era. I also wrote a blog post about my visit to Columbia Square that I think you’ll enjoy. I was so fortunate to have been able to tour the building after KNX vacated the premises and before it began renovations. What an experience! http://vote4bobcrane.blogspot.com/2012/03/cbs-columbia-square-home-of-bob-crane.html
That was a beautiful art deco building in its time. There’s now stores and condo-minimums there, but they’ve retained a little bit of the Columbia Square styling. Not the same as the old KCBS/KNX, though.
Here’s about 54 minutes of audio you might enjoy — 2005 KNX farewell broadcast, “A Salute to Columbia Square”( audio) from Michael Linder … http://linder.com/knx/KNX.mp3