TELEPHONE HISTORY WEB SITE

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When one thinks of an antique telephone, the image of an old crank wall phone generally comes to mind. Since its invention in 1876 the telephone evolved along with the technology of the time. Not only was there an evolution in the instruments but many different manufacturers produced various styles and a certain uniqueness to their wall and desk telephones. The uniqueness of the old telephones has become very attractive and many people have found these to be interesting collectables. The pages on this site will provide links to the history of the telephone and the histories of a number of current telephone companies.  In addition, information about antique telephones, wiring diagrams, where to obtain parts and the Antique Telephone Collectors Association is provided. PRIOR to 1876 TELEPHONES ANTIQUE TELEPHONES (photos) HISTORY LINKS HISTORY ARTICLES INFORMATION ON A.G. BELL WEB PAGES about TELEPHONES from around the world Science Project for School Children BOOKS ABOUT TELEPHONES COMMERCIAL SOURCES FOR PARTS OTHER SOURCES OF PHONES &PARTS WIRING DIAGRAMS ANTIQUE TELEPHONE COLLECTORS WHAT DOES A TELEPHONE SHOW LOOK LIKE? UPCOMING TELEPHONE SHOWS GOOD ATCA NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DO YOU HAVE A PHONE FOR SALE ? June's Phone of the Month Automatic Electric compact wall phone This phone is available for sale at $140. 99% old and still works. Email to  Last month's phone available at $160 photo courtesy of Chuck Eby   Alexander Graham Bell's great-grandson, Glen Bates. Glen spoke before a group of telephone collectors at the TCI show in June.  Pictured is a drawing of Bell's Silver Dart in 1909 Please feel free to e-mail comments, additional information and/or corrections to  This site has been constructed and is maintained by Chuck Eby Last revised on 6/7/03

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