January
Jun 12 SI Furnishes Castle with System of Electric Bells and Telephones
Year:
1878
Month:
june
Day:
12
Date:
Wed, 1878-06-12
SIA Image reference:
A system of electric bells and telephones is established throughout the Smithsonian Institution Building or "Castle." The system connects several office and work rooms in the building to provide instant communication between the rooms so as not to lose the time required to go from one room to another.