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Doug and Don MacKinnon
In front of Tromar Skating Rink
Soon to be new KIOA Studios 1958

KIOA's first studios were at 10th and Mulberry in the Onthank Building (Later Look Magazine).  New studios were built in what had been the Tromar Ballroom (later a roller skating rink.  In this rare picture, Doug and Don are standing in front of the site of the new studios, prior to the move.  Doug is holding his daughter, Kathleen, and Don has his daughter, Donna.  

The studios, at 5th and Park were destroyed by fire on February 26, 1963.


Doug and Don MacKinnon - new KIOA Studios coming

 


1963 KIOA - The hottest station in town

Courtesy of Kathleen MacKinnon


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