Trans-Canyon Telephone Line, Grand Canyon National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member run26.2
N 36° 03.427 W 112° 08.343
12S E 397412 N 3990883
The Grand Canyon's first Trans-Canyon telephone line was built in 1934-35 by Civilion Conservation Corps. to span the canyon. Below the ledge past the plaque is one of the poles.
Waymark Code: WM1AW3
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 75
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Street address:
Grand Canyon, AZ

County / Borough / Parish: Coconino

Year listed: 1986

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Archetecture / Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1935, 1938, 1939

Historic function: Industry / Processing / Extraction (Communications facility)

Current function: Industry / Processing / Extraction (Communications facility)

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 04/16/2014 To: 04/16/2014

Hours of operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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