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Throwback Thursday! In 1938, New York City was the most wired city in America—with 400 phone offices serving over 7 million people. 📞

The Bell System even opened a dedicated school to train operators as phone use exploded. By the time area codes arrived, NYC received the iconic 212 because it was the quickest to dial on rotary phones.

Today, 212 numbers are still some of the most sought-after in the city.
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Throwback Thursday! Before the Bell System breakup, you could dial in to hear the exact time—services powered by AudiChron equipment across local exchanges. ⏰

When that tech was nearly lost, it found new life through collectors, a cross-country truck haul, and the dedicated Connections Museum team.

Now restored and working, it’s a timeless piece of telecom history—back in action.
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AUDICHRON TIME OF DAY ANNOUNCEMENT (JANE BARBE) - MUSEUM OF COMMUNICATIONS - SEATTLE When we have the TIME!By Don OstrandIn the good old days before the Bell System split, one could dial a call and get the time of day. In Seattles 1929 direct...