Police Telephone Wall Mount Call Box, 1914 Casting


Information

aw item number:  2004.156
manufacturer:  American Foundry, St. Louis, MO
model:  police telephone
weight:  55 Lbs.

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size:  12”L x 15.75”H x 7.75”W

color: Silver and Black year:  1914
acquisition date:  1/1/2004

status:  Collection

description:  A cast iron box with a simple slanted roof line, falling from the back, with a simple turn key cast iron door.  Raised lettering and outer decoration were painted black for added attraction.

information:  The original location for this Police Telephone is unknown.  But it was made specifically for the St. Louis Fire and Police Telegraph Department.

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