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Western Union Building
118 E. Market Street, Kingsport,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 32' 46.68",
-82° 33' 37.679976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Built in 1932, this building housed the Western Union telegraph company. Early residents could receive packages and send telegrams from this local office. Wires were extended from here to seven of Kingsport's industrial sites including Eastman and Blue Ridge Glass for direct dispatch and receipt of telegrams. Messenger carriers would park their fleet of bicycles in front of the store while they retrieved their deliveries.
Erected by Downtown Kingsport Association.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States
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