Bell Telephone Baker Exchange

Tags: Durand

Date Built: 1929  


The Art-Deco style Bell Telephone exchange was built here in 1929. It is named after Hugh Cossart Baker Jr., who established the first telephone exchange in the British Empire (and the second in North America) in the Kronsbein building on Main Street. The exchange moved a few times before ending up in this beautiful building.

 

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Front Of The Bell Exchange BuildingFront Entrance Of The BuildingFront Of The Bell Exchange BuildingWestern Side Of The ExchangeFour Windows In The WallWindow And Sill Made Up Of Panes Of Glass