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Marconi-RCA Wireless Receiving Station

Chatham, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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The Marconi-RCA Wireless Receiving Station in Chatham, Massachusetts, is a pioneering facility that played a crucial role in the early development of transoceanic wireless communication. Its robust, functional architecture reflects the cutting-edge technology of its era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
11.3
Listed Date
8/30/1994
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Communications
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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