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Telegraph tower located in Alderson W. Va. Operators: O.D. Massey, in door; J Abe Bright, on left roof; J.G. Houchins, on right roof.

1. Chesapeake and Ohio Telegraph Tower at Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
004731
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Telegraph Tower at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1895
Description:
Telegraph tower located in Alderson W. Va. Operators: O.D. Massey, in door; J Abe Bright, on left roof; J.G. Houchins, on right roof.
Telegrapher W.L.Knopp stands on right. Tower was known as "AD Cabin" and controled train movements between Ronceverte and Hinton. Twenty switches to Alderson sidings were operated here.

2. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Telegraph and Signal Tower at Alderson W. Va.

IDNO:
004734
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Telegraph and Signal Tower at Alderson W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Telegrapher W.L.Knopp stands on right. Tower was known as "AD Cabin" and controled train movements between Ronceverte and Hinton. Twenty switches to Alderson sidings were operated here.