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Started by Sargeguy, September 23, 2014, 06:55:55 PM

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Sargeguy

Every once and awhile I come across a picture of an ole timey phone sign in one of theose RPPC postcards.  Sice these cards are usually unique or very limited, I think we should try to start an archive.


N.E.T.&T Inspectors, Worceter, MA 1898



Street scene Bristol RI.  note the Wooden framed Bell


A happy scene with a 1895 pattern "Local and Long Distance Telephone " flange.  The bell appears to be a variation from the more common type.  Probably a small rural exchange, note the ladder propped up on the side of the building. Possibly Campbellsville, KY


Here is one from Virginia City, NV with a couple of nice old signs


Here's one that is too big to hide behind the pole!!!
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Greg G.

I love that Virginia City card.  My eyes kept going to the beautiful cars! 
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Greg G.

#3
Here's the same street scene on a different card.  You can still see the Bell sign and a better view of the arrow "telephone" sign.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171468640193
The idea that a four-year degree is the only path to worthwhile knowledge is insane.
- Mike Row
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Fabius

#4
Cheyenne WY Home Ranch Motel. Two signs. One on motel roof above booth and one on pole to the right.
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
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Fabius

Telephone sign along highway. Great Falls Montana-1941 This has been on eBay for a while. The seller sells reprints. This photo was taken by Marion Post Wolcott who worked for the US Farm Security Administration during the Great Depression documenting poverty and deprivation. Take a look at her pictures and her story at:

http://tinyurl.com/kmvhgjt
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

tallguy58

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The one at the Jack Frost Motel appears to be a General Systems (GTE) sign. I wonder if the Jack Frost is still there?

Still there but a different name. Booth is long gone.



Cheers........Bill

rdelius

#7
Color photos metro NYC 1960s The diner is not in color so not part of the NYC photos.Shot in N PA

Fabius

rdelius, Great photos! Notice that the picture with the globe that to the right is a flange button style Coke sign and on the right is a Borden's flange sign.
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

Quote from: rdelius on September 27, 2014, 10:20:58 AM
Color photos metro NYC 1960s

The Red Rose Diner is not in NYC. It's located at 526 Main St, Towanda, PA. And it's for sale! The real estate photo shows that the '39 Bell sign is still in place.

http://tinyurl.com/outmqnw

Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

#10
In going through the real estate photos of the Red Rose Diner there was a picture of this paystation inside the diner..
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

Pretty lady & 16x16" '39 Bell sign.
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

I'd like to have this one. 1939 Cortland New York
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

I'm on a roll! 2 L&LD signs. Waldoboro ME
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

Fabius

Large round '21 Bell sign. Note the CONNECTIONS marking.

KINGFIELD ME
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905