Marconi Wireless Telegraphy Station - May 22, 2021 |
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No one is allowed into the property but we were fortunate to run into someone who not only knew about the buildings but also knew the history and let us in for only a one time view. Because of the rapid deterioration of the buildings, it would be very dangerous to let visitors roam the property. New gift shop is also on the property and carries a lot of unique stuff. | |
HISTORY - Wikipedia |
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Opened in 1914, at a cost of more than one million dollars, the first message was sent from Iolani Palace to Kaimuki. By 1916 messages were being sent to Japan, at a distance of 4,200 miles. A hotel was built to accommodate employees, along with a station master's building and an additional administration building. A library was provided for staff, and the hotel had a full-time Chinese cook. In 1917, the United States took over control of all wireless stations. Following the war's conclusion, RCA ended up with ownership of the Kahuku station. The rapid acceleration of radio technology development meant that the station became obsolete much sooner than anticipated. By 1919 the station was already being described as "junk". In 1924 its chimney was removed, as steam was no longer being used to power the station. RCA installed new Alexanderson alternators were installed in 1921, with an output of two hundred kilowatts. In 1931, the original 470 foot tall masts were replaced by 100 foot wooden masts, thanks to advances in short wave technology. During World War Two the site hosted an airfield, but a tsunami destroyed much of the base. Later on, the Turtle Bay Golf Course built over much of one of the runways, and no military structures remain. During the early 2000s, the site was used for aquaculture and the telegraph station was beginning to deteriorate. In 2005 the station and surrounds were purchased by a businessman, and are currently being redeveloped for tourism. | |
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