ITHACA -- We're back from a solid week off (anyone notice?) with a double Picture of the Week. Our thanks to Rudy Paolangeli, who sent in two historic shots related to heritage Ithaca news/talker WHCU. We've got one shot from the 90s and another that goes back to at least the 70s.
First up, Rudy sends this gathering of staff from WHCU's 70th anniversary celebration on January 23, 1993, held at the Ithaca Sheraton. Sitting left to right: Bruce Ryan (News), Barbara Hall (Women's Editor) and Rudy Paolangeli (General Manager). Standing left to right: David Stewart (News), Larry Baum (Engineer), Bud Garrity (News), Pat Dean (Office Manager), Bob Cardwell (Sales Manager) and Howard Cogan (Staff Announcer).
Next, Rudy provides this view from the ground, looking right up the center of the former WHCU broadcast tower. He says this 650-foot tall, free-standing tower stood near the corner of Mount Pleasant and Mineah Roads in Dryden from 1947 until 1974.
We're always interested in a look at what's happening today at your station, or a blast from the past. Send those shots to cnyradio@cnyradio.com. There's a new Picture of the Week every Friday and we're always very grateful for your submissions.
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