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1985.85.4
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Interior of Western Union telegraph office, circa 1920
Order an ImageBefore telephones, fax machines and the internet, the quickest way to send a message over a long distance was by telegraph. Messages came in by wire to the local Western Union telegraph office, and print copies were delivered to homes and businesses.
This 1920s photo shows the interior of Seattle's main Western Union office, at 113 Cherry Street. Men and women, some wearing eyeshades, sit at the telegraph machines to take and send messages. In 1920, Western Union had both district and main offices in Seattle, plus 18 branches in city banks, hotels, and office buildings.
This 1920s photo shows the interior of Seattle's main Western Union office, at 113 Cherry Street. Men and women, some wearing eyeshades, sit at the telegraph machines to take and send messages. In 1920, Western Union had both district and main offices in Seattle, plus 18 branches in city banks, hotels, and office buildings.
ID Number: 1985.85.4
Date: Circa 1920
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : gelatin, b&w ; 10 x 16 cm.
Credit: MOHAI, 1985.85.4
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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