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Official opening of the 1st Transcontinental telephone

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Official opening of the 1st Transcontinental telephone

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Description

Official opening of the 1st Transcontinental telephone line, San Francisco January 25, 1915, Alexander Graham Bell (NYC) telephones Thomas A Watson in San Francisco, CA attendees include Mayor James Rolph, Charles C. Moore, President, Panama Pacific International Exposition, etc. 16.5"h x 19.5"w

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Official opening of the 1st Transcontinental telephone

Name: Official opening of the 1st Transcontinental telephone
SKU: 64001183
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

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