The Historic KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore, CAThe Historic KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station is an Art Deco facility built in 1929 on the former G Ranch off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Maritime Radio Historical Society volunteers open it for tours most Saturdays.
Details
- Type
- Historic Site
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
History
The Art Deco station was built in 1929 on the G Ranch to support growing point-to-point radio traffic across the Pacific. It provided ship-to-shore communications for most of the 20th century. The Monterey cypress that form the nearby tree tunnel were planted around 1930 along the station's access road.
Visiting
Most Saturdays through the year, members of the Maritime Radio Historical Society welcome visitors and give guided tours, generally from noon to 4 pm. Visitors can watch Morse code being sent and received and send a radiogram. Space and staff time are limited, so individuals and groups who want to be sure of admission should reserve ahead by email.