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DETERIORATION OF CABLE STATION
In 1960, with the development of voice channels on transatlantic telephone cables, the telegraph cables became obsolete and the Station was closed. For a short period in the seventies it was converted into an office building for the local school board. For years, the building lay vacant, was not maintained, and deteriorated to the point where demolition was considered.
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Front view of the former Cable Station.
1994
Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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Rear view of the former Cable Station.
1994
Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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REAR VIEW OF CABLE STATION
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View showing collapsed chimney of the former Cable Station.
1994
Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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COLLAPSED CHIMNEY
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Front corner of the former Cable Station.
1994
Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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FRONT CORNER SHOWING DETERIORATION
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Southeast corner of the former Cable Station.
1994
Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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SOUTHEAST CORNER
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Front door of Cable Building before restoration.
November, 1994
Cable Station, Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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FORMER FRONT ENTRANCE
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Former Operations Room, Cable Station.
1994
Cable Station, Water Street, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
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FORMER OPERATIONS ROOM, NOW MUSEUM AREA