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Optischer Telegraph
A Glimpse into 19th Century Telegraphy
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Uncover the intriguing story of the Prussian optical telegraph, once connecting Berlin to the Rhine Province. The towering signal masts with their six arms are a testament to an era when messages were sent across great distances without electricity. Immerse yourself in the technology of the time and imagine messages traveling 588 kilometers.
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The telegraph line consisted of up to 62 stations between 1832 and 1849.
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