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House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912
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This photograph, titled "House Office Building - Telephone Exchange, 1912," showcases a bustling scene of communication technology at work in the heart of the United States Capitol. Taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, the image offers a glimpse into the early days of telecommunications in America. The photograph features a crowded telephone exchange room within the House Office Building. The room is filled with switchboard operators, each intently focused on their tasks, skillfully connecting calls using large, ornate switchboards. The operators, mostly women, are seen wearing headsets and using long, curved telephone handles to manage multiple lines at once. The room is filled with a sense of purpose and efficiency, as the hum of voices and clicks of switches fill the air. The photograph is a testament to the rapid advancements in technology during the early 20th century and the critical role the telephone played in connecting people and communities. The image is particularly significant as it was captured in the same year that the 16th Amendment was ratified, which established the federal income tax and provided the funding necessary for the expansion of government services, including the telephone system. This photograph, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a fascinating look into the past and provides valuable insight into the history of communication technology in the United States.
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