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Distinctive Central Office and Business Office signs were a hallmark of New Eng Tel & Tel. This particular 1921 vintage sign measuring 25"x42" was usually found hanging from a multi-story brick faced city exchange building. But not always...I can recall one of these signs hanging from a horizontal pipe in the front yard of the Wickford, RI exchange. I know because I did chin ups on the pipe! The sign's shape is appealing with a decided colonial look: chipendale top and curved bottom. All that's missing is the pineapple in top center. The wrought iron bracket
adds a classic touch. Another version of this sign was placed in limited service without the curved bottom.
Telephone SignsPorcelain telephone signs became common in the late 1800s, as the public ne…
WHAT A SUPER NICE COLLECTION. I LIKE TO COLLECT THE OLD TELEPHONE SIGNS FROM THE SOUTH. GOT A NEW YOUR TELEPHONE COMPANY ROUND ONE LIKE SOME OF YOUR. THANKS!!