1922. Although WCJ was no longer in operation, the radio tower was left standing, and large letters spelling "ERECTOR" were installed vertically down the structure. This tower remained standing until January 9, 1978, when it was knocked down by a wind storm. References History of radio Defunct radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1921 1921 establishments in Connecticut 1922 disestablishments in Connecticut Radio_stations_disestablished_in_1922 CJ