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Hello all. Remember that "WIP" I posted some time back? Well, this post is a new result of it: a LEGO Digital Designer approximation of The Spectrum, a popular sports and entertainment arena that once stood in what is called the South Philadelphia Sports Complex from 1967 to 2009, before being demolished completely by 2011. Countless sporting and entertainment events were held therein. Comments/suggestions are welcome.
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Hello again, LEGO fans! Sorry that I've been away for so long. I come again with another LDD model: a near-accurate replica of the old WFIL/WPVI-TV studio buillding, situate at 4100 City Avenue in Philadelphia, PA from 1964 to 2010. Locals in the city used to call the structure the "Concrete Donut" because of its round shape. Anyway, a little history: WPVI-TV signed on in 1947 as WFIL. It was not just a television station, but also two radio stations (WFIL-FM/AM). Originally broadcasting from the old Widener Building in downtown Philadelphia, the stations' owner, the now-defunct Triangle Publications, built the first broadcast center designed exclusively for television at 4645 Market Street in West Philadelphia and moved WFIL-TV therein. A popular dance show, American Bandstand, was produced at this very site! Then, in January 1964, WFIL-TV was moved again into what was called at the time "one of the most advanced broadcast centers in the nation": the very building on which this model is based. It was home to WFIL for 46 years! In the interim, WFIL became WPVI in April 1971. WPVI was known for producing popular local programs during much of the 50s and 60s, including the aforementioned American Bandstand, Starr Theater/Popeye Theater with Sally Starr, Captain Noah and His Magical Ark, Chief Halftown & Friends (named after the late Chief Traynor Ora Halftown of the Seneca Nation), The Larry Ferrari Show (a local musical show featuring the late Larry Ferrari, where he would play selections of spiritual hymns and pop music) and Al Alberts Showcase, a children's talent show hosted by Al Alberts, the lead singer of The Four Aces. WPVI is also known as the birthplace of Action News. Now, the model itself: The whole model is based on this photo--> http://hylitradio.co...logo/wpvi11.jpg The "satellite dish" on top was, if I am correct, a later addition. LXF here. Any comment/suggestions welcome. Hope you enjoy.
