There's A 1905 Original Telegraph House Vrbo In Alaska And It's Just Like Spending The Night In The Early 1900s
By Megan McDonald|Published January 25, 2023
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
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Looking for a memorable stay on your next trip to Seward? This historic house vacation rental in Alaska is the perfect place to go if you want to step back in time. Built in 1905, it’s a National Register Property and has tons of little touches to make you feel like it’s over 100 years ago inside!
If you love Alaskan history, you need to head to Seward for this gorgeous renovated house.
Built in 1905, the Telegraph House is full of historic charm, has plenty of great views, and is located right downtown. It’s a great place to relax and take in everything Seward has to offer.
The 1905 Telegraph House is located right in downtown Seward.
The Cable Office in Seward is a building that served as a telegraph office that connected Seward with communications in the rest of the United States. It was essential and was constructed by the U.S. Army Signal Corps as part of the Washington–Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System.
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The original telegraph service from the United States states first connected to Alaska in Valdez.
In the summer of 1905, a submarine cable was extended from Valdez to Seward, right to this house! The first message recorded at this historic house was to A. C. Frost, president of the Alaska Central Railway, who was in Chicago.
You’re just steps away from the SeaLife Aquarium, and all that downtown Seward has to offer. It’s great if you’re looking to explore more of the charm of this small town.
If you have the opportunity to stay at this great place, don’t miss out!