An Exciting Place of History!
The William V. Banks Broadcast is housed within the original studios of WGPR-TV62 located at 3146 East Jefferson in Detroit. This newest cultural institution opened on January 15, 2017, Martin Luther King Day.
The museum is housed within the original studios of WGPR-TV62 located at 3146 East Jefferson in Detroit, where visitors from around the nation and all over the world can come to:
- Learn the history of the station, its founders, TV personalities, locally produced programming and industry innovations
- Interact with hands-on displays of technical equipment including studio cameras and ENG cameras and tape decks
- View visual segments of programming, including The Scene
The William V. Banks Broadcast is housed within the original studios of WGPR-TV62 located at 3146 East Jefferson in Detroit. This newest cultural institution opened on January 15, 2017, Martin Luther King Day.
The museum is housed within the original studios of WGPR-TV62 located at 3146 East Jefferson in Detroit, where visitors from around the nation and all over the world can come to:
- Learn the history of the station, its founders, TV personalities, locally produced programming and industry innovations
- Interact with hands-on displays of technical equipment including studio cameras and ENG cameras and tape decks
- View visual segments of programming, including The Scene
About the Exhibit
The museum tells the history WGPR with through interconnected themes that chronicle the origins and influence of WGPR. Videos, oral histories and artifacts bring a dynamic ingredient to the station’s history.
Visitors can explore the history of WGPR-TV and 107.5FM told in colorful story panels, videos, memorabilia and interactive displays. The museum is organized around themes that chronicle the origins and influence of WGPR. A sampling of the story panel themes includes the following:
- Career Springboard WGPR opened the doors of opportunity to young people. See profiles of those who gained skills and experience to land media jobs in metro Detroit.
- WGPR Dance Shows “The Scene” was one of the station’s most popular programs, “Contempo” and “The New Dance Show” followed. Watch videos.
- Original Programming Watch video clips of the original shows developed by the station’s producers, writers and directors including ethnic programs.
- Media Personalities Made in Detroit Profile highlights of African American media trailblazers in print, radio and television whose careers were made Detroit.
- Pioneers in Black Media Ownership Detroit media owners in print, radio and television; expanded ownership and national media owners launched during the internet and cable revolution.
- National Success Stories From coast to coast former employees who left WGPR went on to find success in media outlets around the country.
- Interactive Historic Timeline National events in African American arts, entertainment and politics that coincided with milestones in WGPR history.
- The International Masons The origin of the fraternal order founded by William V. Banks and the leaders, past and present.
The museum tells the history WGPR with through interconnected themes that chronicle the origins and influence of WGPR. Videos, oral histories and artifacts bring a dynamic ingredient to the station’s history.
Visitors can explore the history of WGPR-TV and 107.5FM told in colorful story panels, videos, memorabilia and interactive displays. The museum is organized around themes that chronicle the origins and influence of WGPR. A sampling of the story panel themes includes the following:
- Career Springboard WGPR opened the doors of opportunity to young people. See profiles of those who gained skills and experience to land media jobs in metro Detroit.
- WGPR Dance Shows “The Scene” was one of the station’s most popular programs, “Contempo” and “The New Dance Show” followed. Watch videos.
- Original Programming Watch video clips of the original shows developed by the station’s producers, writers and directors including ethnic programs.
- Media Personalities Made in Detroit Profile highlights of African American media trailblazers in print, radio and television whose careers were made Detroit.
- Pioneers in Black Media Ownership Detroit media owners in print, radio and television; expanded ownership and national media owners launched during the internet and cable revolution.
- National Success Stories From coast to coast former employees who left WGPR went on to find success in media outlets around the country.
- Interactive Historic Timeline National events in African American arts, entertainment and politics that coincided with milestones in WGPR history.
- The International Masons The origin of the fraternal order founded by William V. Banks and the leaders, past and present.