Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The New England Telephone Company's cordboard was the last in regular use in the company's five-state operating area. Operator Yvonne Withington of Rockland was to be transfered to another position when the cordboard was closed March 31, 1982. Service was being switched to an electronic Traffic Service Position System that allowed customers to dial directly.
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About This Item
- Title: Last telephone cordboard, Bath, 1982
- Creator: UPI
- Creation Date: 1982-03-31
- Subject Date: 1982-03-31
- Location: Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1880, Box 6/3
- Collection: United Press International collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- New England Telephone Company (Me.)--Employees
- Telephone industry--Maine--Bath
- Telephone operators
- Telephone switchboards--Maine--Bath
- Withington, Yvonne--Photographs
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