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Telephone Switchboard

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Telephone switchboard being rebuilt at the Madison Exchange of the Wisconsin Telephone Company.

Date Created:
August 13, 1946
Creator:
Stein, George H., 1913-2004

Publication Information

Creator Stein, George H., 1913-2004
Date Created August 13, 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A1498

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0121P4
Legacy ID
WHi 22519

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