Birthplace of the Telephone - Massachusetts Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker is right outside the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Federal Building, set on a stand with a stone telephone engraved in the front. The marker reads:

"Birthplace of the Telephone

Here, on June 2, 1875, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson first transmitted sound over wires.

This successful experiment was completed in a fifth floor garret at what was then 109 Court Street and marked the beginning of world-wide telephone service."

Agency Responsible for Placement: Unknown County: Suffolk City/Town Name: Boston Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed Year Placed: Not listed

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