6405 Olcott Avenue, Hammond
In 2023, WJOB will celebrate a century of being on the air's birthday. Jean Shepherd began his broadcast career there before heading to to Cleveland, Cincinnati, and ultimately, New York City at WOR to earn acclaim.
The 1,000 watt transmitter and 400-foot tower behind the studio built in 1956 make the WJOB station easy to spot.
The original station studios were in Downtown Hammond at 402 Fayette Street at the intersection of Hohman Avenue. Later, the studio moved to 449 State Street, where the young radio hopeful, Shepherd, gained experience doing sports broadcasts before the station and tower finally settled at the Olcott Avenue location.
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