Architectural Salvage Philadelphia Pa Antique Electric Telephone Bronze Plaque

Description

Edwardian Bronze Hatch Salvaged in the City of Brotherly Love
Early 20thc Art Nouveau Perforated Bronze "Telephones Electrical Bureau 1908"
A rare piece of Architectural Salvage from Philadelphia that incorporates the City's first Telephone System. Hatch shows a deep Old Mellow Patina
Wear/Tear/Tarnishing/Paint Splatter. Solid & Straight
24" X 8" 12 lbs
"Old Philadelphia Electrical Bureau"
"The Electrical Bureau maintained the signaling and communicating systems of the police and fire bureaus; supervised the telephone and electric-elevator service in city buildings and the purchase by the city of other electric service; licensed and supervised the erection of privately owned poles and wires; supervised the laying and maintenance of all electrical conductors and conduits; and supervised electric street lighting