Built on the site where Hotel Buchtel once stood, the WADC building was completed May 6th, 1949. The entire second floor was occupied by Radio Station WADC, which was established April 8th, 1925, and was owned and operated by Allen T. Simmons.
In 1929 the station’s announcer was George F. Houston. According to 440.com, other on air personalities included: News – Ken Hildebrand 1932, DJ –Brooks Morton 1952, DJ – Bob Hagen 1956.