Cortland, NY Tall Telephone Open Wire Pole Line c.1905

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted January 14, 2009
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A wooden "dry spot" junction or terminal box for paired connections is visible near the top of the pole on the left. These enclosed wires within cable either led to a local telephone operator's office and/or an underground route. Power for electric and possibly trolley service can also be seen upon the lower crossarm of this pole.

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