French Cable Hut, Historic telegraph building near Nauset Beach Light in Eastham, Massachusetts
The French Cable Hut is a small single-story wooden structure with a gable roof, measuring 10 by 15 feet and featuring white trim details.
Constructed in 1891, this communication hub connected transatlantic telegraph cables from France to the main station in Orleans until its decommission in 1932.
The structure represents early international communication technology, demonstrating how coastal Massachusetts facilitated connections between Europe and North America.
The National Park Service maintains the building within Cape Cod National Seashore, where visitors can observe its exterior near Nauset Beach Light.
The building underwent relocation 200 feet from its original position during restoration between 1998 and 2000 due to coastal erosion concerns.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.85944,-69.95194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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