Fire Alarm Telegraph for Call Box No. 4596 |
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Information |
| aw item number: 2004.154 | |
| manufacturer: The Gamewell Co, Newton, Mass. | |
| box number: 4596 | |
| patent date: unknown | |
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size: 8”L x 10.5”H x 3.75”W |
| color: Red | composition: Cast Iron, metal, glass, wires |
| acquisition date: 7/19/2004 |
status: Collection |
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description: Simple Cast Iron box with single door on the front. A single "hook" sticks out through a curved opening. The front of the door gives direction to "Pull Hook Down Once And Let Go." Inside the box is a telegraph system with a toothed wheel specific to this box. information: Pulling down on the "hook," would cause the motor inside to wind, turning the toothed wheel at a certain speed. This would send a telegraphic signal to the central station, with the number of the box. Since this box is 4596, the teeth on the wheel, are 4-5-9-6, followed by a pause, and then repeated. Originally located in the 45th District at the corners of Walsh and Ulena. Click here for a video and further explanation. |
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