WBNS TV Tower, Television tower in Columbus, Ohio, US
The WBNS TV Tower stands 839 feet tall with a triangular cross-section structure, reaching into the Columbus skyline as a primary broadcasting point.
Built in 1948 at 595 feet and extended in 1955, this tower held the position of second tallest lattice structure in the United States during that period.
The tower enables WBNS-TV to broadcast news and entertainment programs throughout central Ohio, maintaining connections with local communities through television signals.
Located at coordinates 39.970278 latitude and -83.024167 longitude, the tower functions as a transmission facility for multiple television and radio stations.
In 1981, broadcasting operations moved to an adjacent 1,028-foot candelabra tower, which expanded the transmission capabilities for numerous media outlets in Columbus.
GPS coordinates: 39.97028,-83.02417
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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