French Cable Station
French Cable Station, Telegraph station museum in Orleans, Massachusetts
The French Cable Station Museum occupies a historic building at the corner of Cove Road and Route 28, featuring original telegraph equipment and communication artifacts.
Built in 1891, this station managed a 3,200-mile undersea telegraph cable connecting North America to France until operations ceased in 1959.
The museum exhibits telegraph instruments, maps, and memorabilia that demonstrate the evolution of international communication technology in the late 19th century.
Located on Cape Cod at coordinates 41°47′16″N 69°59′16″W, the museum maintains regular hours for visitors interested in telecommunications history.
Ten Orleans residents purchased the station in 1972 to preserve this significant piece of communication infrastructure, securing its future as a museum.
Location: Massachusetts
Website: http://frenchcablestationmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 41.78784,-69.98751
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:09
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