KCOR Building
Designed by the local firm of Cerf Ross-Edwin Nicholson Associates, the original KCOR radio and television station opened on June 10, 1955 as the first Spanish-language television station in the United States. Founder Raoúl Cortez has the distinction of establishing the first Spanish-language stations owned and operated by a Mexican American in the United States. He is further noted for his work with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in fighting bigotry against Hispanics.
The building itself is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture, as seen in its emphasis on rectangular forms and low, horizontal massing; the use of large expanses of glass to create a connection between the building’s interior and its site, while providing natural light; and the use of traditional materials such as tile and brick in simplified ways to create a modern aesthetic.
The building itself is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture, as seen in its emphasis on rectangular forms and low, horizontal massing; the use of large expanses of glass to create a connection between the building’s interior and its site, while providing natural light; and the use of traditional materials such as tile and brick in simplified ways to create a modern aesthetic.
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KCOR Building
411 W Durango Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78204
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