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04-OCT-2008 Russ Rose

communication

Olympia, WA view map

A radio station is a form of communication...At least they transmit their message. This station is the oldest in Washington state. It dates back to the 1920's or so. KGY has carried local high school football and basketball games for ever. It has been the center of this community for many years until recently. There are now many radio stations in our little town so not as many people listen to it.
It sits over the most southern point of Puget Sound. There has been a political battle going on where the Port would like to move it and put in a restaurant.


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Hernan E. Enriquez06-Jul-2009 00:01
Beautiful building! Most reataurants fail within the first five years, then what? It needs to remain there!
Guest 06-Oct-2008 19:19
This looks like an interesting old building... I hope it makes it!!
Jola Dziubinska05-Oct-2008 14:24
Do they play nice music?
Guest 05-Oct-2008 04:42
Yes! But ... but ... the seagulls would have fries, thats progress. ... Isn't it?
Harrison05-Oct-2008 02:56
Yes, fun letters on that radio station.
carol j. phipps05-Oct-2008 01:21
Fun lettering!
Mairéad04-Oct-2008 10:22
With such a rich history it would be a shame to see it moved. Very quaint building.
Faye White04-Oct-2008 10:00
Well done!
Máire Uí Mhaicín04-Oct-2008 09:54
Lovely location for this radio station.
Barbara Heide04-Oct-2008 09:13
good choice!
Yvonne04-Oct-2008 08:30
They're a very important means of communication!
laine8204-Oct-2008 06:37
Such a vital part of the community...fight for it, it looks worth the effort !!
Malcolm Smith04-Oct-2008 06:08
That's history right there, the idot in charge shoudl preserve it not move it.
wernere0104-Oct-2008 04:23
According to the story, it should be saved for historical reason at least. Good choice for communication. Think there was a time where this was probably the most important kind.
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