Telephone Exchange in Laona | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Telephone Exchange in Laona

Telephone Exchange in Laona | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
"This picture is of the first telephone exchange that I established in Laona. The girl standing is my youngest daughter. This exchange is still operated in Laona in the same room. This building belongs to the telephone company and was built by myself and a carpenter the year of 1907." Norman Johnson, Sr.
DESCRIPTION
"This picture is of the first telephone exchange that I established in Laona. The girl standing is my youngest daughter. This exchange is still operated in Laona in the same room. This building belongs to the telephone company and was built by myself and a carpenter the year of 1907." Norman Johnson, Sr.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:117955
Creation Date:circa 1920
Creator Name:Johnson, Norman, Sr.
City:Laona
County:Forest
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, b/w copy
Original Format Number:(X3)1382
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The image appeared in the January section of the 1983 Wisconsin Historical Calendar.
SUBJECTS
Dresses
Shoes
Chairs
Furniture
Interior decoration
Woodburning Stoves
Books
Indoor photography
Portrait photography
Teenagers
Women
Flags
Telephone companies
Clocks and watches
Telephone
Offices

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