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The change came when the long distance calls were first being controlled by a computer-like processor instead of telephone switchboard operators. | The change came when the long distance calls were first being controlled by a computer-like processor instead of telephone switchboard operators. | ||
A "dial tone" service began in Salem at 2 a.m. Sunday Nov. 11, 1956. The | A "dial tone" service began in Salem at 2 a.m. Sunday Nov. 11, 1956. The system served 43,000 telephones between the towns of Salem, Beverly, Danvers, Essex, and Peabody. | ||
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*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=new+england+telephone&searchscope=24&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xnew+eng New England Telephone Topics, July 1914] New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. | *[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search/?searchtype=d&searcharg=new+england+telephone&searchscope=24&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xnew+eng New England Telephone Topics, July 1914] New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. | ||
*"Dial | *"Area converted to Dial; officials say cut-over made without hitch" ''Salem Evening News'', Nov. 13, 1956, p.1-2 | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 30 March 2012
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company operated a facility on 35 Norman Street, from approximately 1900 until its closing in 1976, though some workers continued to work at the directory assistance office next door. The change came when the long distance calls were first being controlled by a computer-like processor instead of telephone switchboard operators.
A "dial tone" service began in Salem at 2 a.m. Sunday Nov. 11, 1956. The system served 43,000 telephones between the towns of Salem, Beverly, Danvers, Essex, and Peabody.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - New England Telephone Company
- Busy Salem switchboard finally switches off" Salem Evening News, Jan. 5, 1976, p. 14.
- New England Telephone Topics, July 1914 New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.
- "Area converted to Dial; officials say cut-over made without hitch" Salem Evening News, Nov. 13, 1956, p.1-2
