1929, Exterior view of KFI radio station, located at 1000 South Hope Street. The synagogue, B'nai B'rith, is visible in the background on the left on the corner of 9th and Hope Streets. Thank you to LAPL, LA Public Library.
Jim Hilliker gives us a nice little history,
KFI and KECA were on the top of the Packard dealership building, owned by Earle C. Anthony, California distributor of Packard motor cars. KFI started in 1922 while KECA was established November 15, 1929. They continued broadcasting here until December 1939. ECA purchased KEHE radio from Hearst Radio, and KEHE 780 became KECA. KFI and KECA took over the former KEHE studios at 141 N. Vermont in 1939. In 1944, KECA was sold to ABC and became KABC 790 in 1954. KFI radio was at 141 N. Vermont until 1975. ECA also owned KFI-FM and KFI-TV channel 9 between 1948-1951.
1930s, Looking towards Auburn Carl Broadcasting, KFVD radio station, located in the Miracle Mile at 5900 Wilshire Boulevard. Thank you to LAPL.
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