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The Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit was developed to celebrate the history of the area.

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Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Due to the historic significance of the Humboldt Telegraph Station and the recent archaeological investigations in identifying the original site, the Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery created the Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit. The following images from the exhibit relate the captivating stories of the Humboldt Telegraph Station.

Morse code message - "Welcome to the Humboldt Telegraph Station."

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Mannequins of George and Catherine Weldon on display at the Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery.
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
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"Good afternoon, welcome to the Humboldt Telegraph Station. My name is George Weldon and this is my wife, Catherine."

"Hello, you must be weary from your journey. Would you like to come in and rest for awhile? I've got the pot boiling, would you like a cup of tea? We don't get many visitors around here," says Catherine.

"Yeah, how about we take your horses around the back and give them some water," says George.

(telegraph key sound)
"Excuse me, I must hurry in, I hear a message coming in!" says Catherine.

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Catherine Weldon's watch
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada

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The inside of Catherine Weldon's watch
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada

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The inscription on Catherine Weldon's watch
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
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This portion of the Humboldt Telegraph Station depicts the domestic life of George who would wash up using the pitcher and basin, and shave in the sunlight streaming through the window.

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Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
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The Humboldt Telegraph Station that George and Catherine Weldon resided in was a rough log building that had no floor, only ground. Catherine was known to wrap a buffalo robe around herself for warmth while operating the telegraph key.

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Humboldt Telegraph Station exhibit at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.
2003
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
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The hearth was a central part of making the Humboldt Telegraph Station a home. Keeping the woodpile stocked was a full time job for George. Catherine was known for her hospitality, and with the kettle on the stove, was ready to serve the weary traveler a hot cup of tea.