A rancher near my home decided that cell phones are just fine, and wanted this "historic" rural open wire line removed. Once a party line, he was the only house left. Since I had personally repaired the old wire a few times, myself and a friend volunteered to do the wrecking. Really hated to see it go, but it was a done deal. Glass was common as you can see, we saved a few pins and poles. Here is the wire close to the house. Remainder of the pictures are a few spans away.