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Grand Island FCC Monitoring Station

Grand Island, Nebraska • Hall County

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About This Property

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The Grand Island FCC Monitoring Station is a historic complex in Grand Island, Nebraska, featuring several early to mid-20th-century buildings designed for radio wave monitoring. It served as a vital hub for the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to regulate and observe radio transmissions across the United States.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0
Listed Date
1/16/1973
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Communications
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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