Boston, MA c.1895. Pole with Police Call Box Wires and Connections in Front of Station.

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted July 19, 2020

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Several of the wires on the top crossarm led down to the building, most likely connecting to the dispatcher's office.

Click "Next" for a close look at the top of this pole with "Police Alarm" stenciled on the top arm.

Note the driver's mask...

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