WCPO TV Tower, Television tower in Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, United States
The WCPO TV Tower is a television transmission structure located in Mount Auburn with a lattice framework made of metal supporting a central transmission mast. The tower stands prominently along Symmes Street and continues to broadcast signals throughout the Cincinnati area from its elevated antenna systems.
Built in 1965, this transmission tower was the first major broadcasting structure in Cincinnati to exceed the height of 900 feet. It marked the beginning of an era when large transmission towers became defining features of the city's skyline.
The structure transmits signals for multiple radio and television stations, including WCPO-TV, WUBE-FM, and WVXU, serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
The tower serves as a visible landmark from Symmes Street for visitors orienting themselves in the Mount Auburn area. Public access directly to the structure is restricted since it functions as an active transmission facility with specific operational requirements.
This structure remains one of Cincinnati's oldest freestanding transmission facilities and continues to operate under its original operator, E.W. Scripps Company. Its long operational history under the same management makes it a rare example of continuous use in the city's broadcasting past.
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