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Hay Lakes Telegraph Station
Hay Lakes, Near
Other Names:
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Hay Lakes Telegraph Station Historical Site
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Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Heritage Value
Character-Defining Elements
Location
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| Community: |
Hay Lakes, Near |
| Boundaries: |
Parcel A, Plan 3978MC |
| Contributing Resources: |
Archaeological Site / Remains
Structures: Provincial cairn
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ATS Legal Description:
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Mer |
Rge |
Twp |
Sec |
LSD |
4
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21
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48
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32
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11 (ptn.)
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PBL Legal Description (Cadastral Reference):
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Plan |
Block |
Lot |
Parcel |
3978 MC
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N/A
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A
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Latitude/Longitude:
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Latitude |
Longitude |
CDT |
Datum Type |
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53.189237 |
-113.041826 |
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UTM Reference:
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Easting |
Zone |
CDT |
Datum Type |
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Recognition
| Recognition Authority: |
Province of Alberta |
| Designation Status: |
Provincial Historic Resource |
| Date of Designation: |
1976/06/15 |
Historical Information
| Built: |
1876 to 1876 |
| Period of Significance: |
1876 to 1879 |
| Theme(s): |
Developing Economies : Communications and Transportation
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| Historic Function(s): |
Industry : Communications Facility
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| Current Function(s): |
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| Context: |
HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE:
The Hay Lakes station was probably constructed in 1876 when the western section of the line was being strung. The station was not functional until Nov. 20, 1877 when Major Jarvisof Fort Saskatchewan transmitted the first message over this section of the line from Hay Lakes to Col. Walker in Battleford. Mr. James McKernan was the first official repairman at Hay Lakes and the first unofficial operator. He maintained the line between the western terminous and Grissly Bear, Coulle. In 1879, Mr. J. McKernan was replaced by Alex Taylor. He may have remained as repairman. After an office was established in Edmonton in 1879 it is unlikely that few messages were transmitted from Hay Lakes. It was used as a repairman's hut.
Site Data Form (February 5, 1975) |
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Additional Information
| Object Number: |
4665-0233 |
| Designation File: |
DES 0626 |
| Related Listing(s): |
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| Heritage Survey File: |
HS 26295
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| Website Link: |
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| Data Source: |
Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, Historic Resources Management Branch, Old St. Stephen's College, 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 (File: Des. 626) |
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