Telephone and Box |
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Information |
| aw item number: 2004.153 | |
| manufacturer: American Foundry, St. Louis, MO | |
| model: police telephone | |
| year: 1914 | |
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size: 11.825”L x 15.75”H x 7.75”W |
| color: Silver and black | composition: Cast iron |
| acquisition date: 1/1/2004 |
status: Collection |
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description:
A cast iron police
phone box with a single pitch
roof line, rain cap drip
edge and keyed access door. Casted
raised lettering and outer relief
lines were painted black for added attraction. This box was
mounted on a special type of pedestal
that was designed for Forest Park. AW #
2004.153A
information:
The original location of this police telephone was at the Forest Park
Mounted Police Stables. This type of box was made specifically for
the St. Louis Fire and Police Telegraph Department by American Foundry.
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here to view original
plans for call boxes and pedestals |
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