Telegraph Station Collection

Flamborough Head Lighthouse 34004_031
Flamborough Head Lighthouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, 2018. The former Flamborough Head lighthouse built 1674 but uneconomic to run becoming a marine telegraph station from c.1840 to beginning of

Irrigation wheel at U.S. Telegraph Station, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Hunt, Phinney S
Irrigation wheel at U.S. Telegraph Station, between c1900 and c1930

The Newly-Discovered Petroleum Wells at Gebel Zeit and Gemsah, Red Sea (engraving)
1055018 The Newly-Discovered Petroleum Wells at Gebel Zeit and Gemsah, Red Sea (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

U. S. Military Telegraph Construction Corps, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
U.S. Military Telegraph Construction Corps, April 1864. Albumen print, pl. 62 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station (colour litho)
6004720 New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station)

The International Rifle-Match near Dublin, American Newspaper Correspondents riding to the Telegraph Station (engraving)
1621192 The International Rifle-Match near Dublin, American Newspaper Correspondents riding to the Telegraph Station (engraving) by English School

New Zealand Sketches: Native Troubles in Taranaki, from
BAL127959 New Zealand Sketches: Native Troubles in Taranaki, from The Illustrated London News, 28th January 1882 (engraving) by English School

New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station (engraving)
5236161 New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Bay, from the Telegraph Station)

The Crisis in the East, Gallipoli (engraving)
1049987 The Crisis in the East, Gallipoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the East, Gallipoli)

The Electric Telegraph Station, at Slough, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Electric Telegraph Station, at Slough, 1844. News of the birth of Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is relayed to London

Pom-pom bridge and Boer headquarters telegraph station, Tugela River, Natal, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

New York Bay from the Telegraph Station. After a work dating from the 1880 s

Eucla Telegraph Station in Western Australia

Wood and metal spoked wheels of Two Horse Buggy in Buggy Shed of Telegraph Station. This is the birthplace of Alice Springs

Historic Telegraph Station, Alice Springs, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Morse telegraph stations, historical artwork. The station at top has two sets of telegraph wires connecting to the transmitting and receiving operating equipment on the desk

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"Journey through Time: The Telegraph Station Chronicles" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of telegraph stations. From the iconic Flamborough Head Lighthouse to the newly-discovered petroleum wells at Gebel Zeit and Gemsah, Red Sea, these stations were vital hubs of communication. In April 1864, the U. S. Military Telegraph Construction Corps played a crucial role in connecting people across vast distances. Alexander Gardner's captivating photograph captures their dedication and hard work. Transport yourself to New York Bay, where a vibrant telegraph station stood as a beacon of connectivity. A colorful lithograph brings this bustling scene to life, showcasing its importance in linking communities far and wide. Venturing further afield, witness native troubles unfold in Taranaki through striking engravings from "New Zealand Sketches. " These depictions shed light on the challenges faced by both settlers and indigenous populations during turbulent times. Across continents, even international events relied on telegraph stations for instantaneous news transmission. Engravings depict American newspaper correspondents racing towards Dublin's telegraph station during an intense rifle-match near Dublin - highlighting how information traveled swiftly across borders. Delve into history with glimpses of crisis and conflict captured within these stations' walls. Witness Gallipoli's turmoil or marvel at Slough's Electric Telegraph Station from 1844 - an early testament to humanity's quest for instant communication. The Pom-pom bridge and Boer headquarters telegraph station in Natal, South Africa transport us to another era entirely - offering insight into how these structures played pivotal roles during war times. As you gaze upon New York Bay from the Telegraph Station artwork dating back to the 1880s, let your imagination run wild with thoughts of messages sent and received; lives connected by invisible threads spanning oceans and continents alike. These snapshots provide just a glimpse into the rich tapestry woven by telegraph stations throughout history.