From: Under the Weather
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ading remnants of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, fire alarm call boxes are no longer in use in many towns and cities. When they were first introduced, in Boston in 1851, they were a wonder of modern technology, running via telegraph wire.
Like many reminders of days gone by, they are now enjoying new life in the hands of collectors, but there are also many places left where one might spot one on the street.
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A Month of Sundries 
This is a wonderful catch, and such great information. Love the image. And thank you.
Thank you! Portsmouth, NH is where I found this one, btw. There are so many interesting textures in downtown Portsmouth.