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The Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum has many hands-on, educational and fun exhibits to enhance your learning experience. Each artifact has a detailed description card which includes its name, the date(s) the item was used and what purpose it served in the telecommunications industry.
Our exhibits are updated on a regular basis so each time you visit we're sure to have some new and interesting artifacts to see! Many of our docents have 30+ years in the telecommunications industry and we love to share our knowledge with our visitors. |
Here is a sampling of what you'll see at the museum. |
1904 WORLD'S FAIR TELEPHONE CHART
Distributed at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair by The Bell Telephone Company of Missouri, this chart lists the current residence rate of $3.00 per month for a Direct Line and $2.00 per month for a Duplex (two party) Line. In today's dollars, the cost for a monthly Direct Line would be about $85.69 and the Duplex Line would be about $57.12. Unfolded, this chart measures 18 yards, or 54 feet long and lists the exchange, number and first and last names of residential subscribers in alphabetical order. The estimated growth for 1905 was about 10 yards more! |