New Brunswick station- 1914 Photo article
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1914 Photo Article:
The New Brunswick Station 

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The New Brunswick Station

     The photograph at the top of the page presents a view of the hotel which has
been erected for the use of the men detailed at the New Brunswick Marconi sta-
tion.  This station is the transmitting half of the link which will communicate with
Wales.  The New Brunswick station is located two miles from New Brunswick on
a road that winds along the banks of the Raritan river and the Raritan canal.  The
visitor approaching the site from the south is treated to a glimpse of a meadow
which extends from the road to the canal bank.  The land takes a shape upward
turn at the west of the road and then keeps on a level for a mile or more.  By
looking up the rise the cottages for the chief and the assistant engineer (shown in
photographs on another page) can be seen.  At a point further up the incline is the 
hotel.  The operators needed to work the auxiliary receiving apparatus and the 
riggers to keep the aerials and mast system in proper condition will make their
home here.  The hotel, which is constructed of red brick with a concrete and tile
roof, is two stories in height.  Provided with broad verandas and windows which
command an excellent view of the surrounding country, it makes an ideal home for
the Marconi men.  It has about fifteen sleeping rooms and is tastefully furnished
throughout.

 

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