HOF Prepares For Radio’s Centennial
The National Radio Hall of Fame will debut its “100 Years of Radio” exhibit housed in Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications in fall 2019, the year leading up to the official anniversary. To create a tribute worthy of the medium, the current space, located at 360 North State Street in downtown Chicago is set to undergo a significant renovation, with the goal of creating an interactive experience through emerging technologies and architecture. Patrons of the museum will have access to audio performances and histories of inductees as well as valuable artifacts ranging from microphones of iconic personalities to instruments from live radio theater productions.
These renovations, which will begin in this fall, will not interfere with the 2017 induction ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2. However, the 30th Annual National Radio Hall of Fame Induction in 2018 will move to New York City.
“This is an exciting time as we get to innovate and modernize the presentation of our medium’s rich history,” said Kraig Kitchin, National Radio Hall of Fame Chairman. “Plus, we’re looking forward to bringing the ceremony to New York City, especially since we received great feedback when we brought it to Los Angeles in 2014.” The National Radio Hall of Fame website will provide regular updates on progress. It’s currently being upgraded and will debut later this year. While the radio artifacts in the museum will be protected in storage throughout the renovation process, the Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy exhibit will be relocated and on display.
