FIRST - Telephone Exchange in Portland, Oregon
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N 45° 31.345 W 122° 40.280
10T E 525667 N 5041039
On this site, August 2, 1878, at No. 3 First Avenue, Portland's FIRST Telephone Exchange began operations in a back room of the Western Union building, serving 32 customers.
Waymark Code: WMHM0
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2006
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On this site, August 2, 1878, at No. 3 First Avenue, Portland's FIRST Telephone Exchange began operations in a back room of the Western Union building. The American Telephone and District Telegraph Company's pioneer switchboard served 32 customers. Five operators handled all calls. There is also a plaque on the Packer-Scott building across the street (see Gallery).Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required of the bronze plaque with either you and/or your GPSr in the picture.
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