Former Phoenix radio station could be demolished for Atari Hotel

PHOENIX — A building that helped shape decades of Phoenix radio history could soon be demolished to make way for a video game-themed hotel.

Intersection Development is pursuing plans to tear down the former KOY building at 840 N. Central Avenue, near Roosevelt Street. The two-story building was constructed in 1957 and later housed several prominent Valley radio stations, including KOY, KOOL, KMLE, Y95 and KZON.

The property is the planned site of an 11-story Atari Hotel featuring 91 rooms, interactive gaming spaces and an esports and concert venue. The project is expected to cost $124 million…

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