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Recalling Tustin's Party Line Telephones of Old
A reminiscence of Tustin in the era of party lines and four digit numbers. The author details the community operators near the First National Bank, how rings identified callers, and common shared lines for businesses such as Tustin Hardware, Lumber Co, Water Works, Graves Howley, and more. Privacy was scarce and listening in was common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustin
First National Bank
D Street
el Camino Real
Main Street
Tustin Hardware
Tustin Lumber Co
Tustin Water Works
Graves & Howley
Tustin Food Center
Preston & Cox
Excelsior Dairy
Santa Ana
L.D. Coffing Co
Dodge