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Government Cable Office

Seward, Alaska • Kenai Peninsula County

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About This Property

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The Government Cable Office in Seward, Alaska, is a modest, utilitarian building constructed of wood. It served as a crucial communication hub in the early 20th century, housing equipment for telegraphic and later telephonic services.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
1/4/1980
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Communications
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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