Chatham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Operations Building
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2020
1. Operations Building Marker
of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Station
Built in 1914 for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America
Operated with distinction as Coastal Marine Station WCC, Chatham Radio from 1921 - 1997
In 1994 this building and the entire site were placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior
Erected by Chatham Marconi Maritime Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications.
Location. 41° 42.236′ N, 69° 58.86′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker can be reached from Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road. The marker is attached to the Marconi-RCA Wireless Operations Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 847 Orleans Road, Chatham MA 02633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chatham Radio/WCC (a few steps from this marker); The 1914 Marconi Radio Station Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Antenna Trail Exhibits (within shouting distance of this marker); “Marconi T” Antenna (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2020
2. Operations Building Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2020
3. Operations Building
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2020
4. Preservation Award 2010
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2020
5. 100 years Anniversary May 17, 1920 – May 17, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
