Amberg Depot Exhibit : Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
Title:
Telegraph sounder
Catalog Number:
2017.1.1
Description:
Telegraph sounder in wood candlestick resonator box set on pedestal.
Date:
1/26/1915
Size:
H-15.5 W-7 D-5 inches
Made:
Western Electric Company
KID TALK:
Agents in the Amberg depot used the telegraph to communicate with other agents. Short and long clicking sounds replaced letters and numbers. You can hear one work in the depot and try sending a message using this one.
Subjects:
Telegraph
Telegraph stations
Search Terms:
Amberg Depot
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