Gamewell Chicago Police Telephone Box


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aw item number:  2002.057
manufacturer:  The Gamewell Co, Newton , Mass.
model:  Chicago Police
patent date:  October, 1913

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size:  12.75"L x 17.25"H x 6"D

color: Green, Red and White composition:  Cast Iron body, w/ Aluminum door
acquisition date:  5/2/2002

status:  Collection

description:  A cottage style alarm box, with protruding Gamewell logo on the top.  Raised decorative striping surround the raised "Chicago Police" lettering.  This Alarm Box sits on a rather simple cast iron base, AW # 2002.057A.

information:  This alarm box has been completely restored.  After removal of all the old paint and a sandblasting, this box was repainted and then detailed pin striping was added for contrast.


 

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