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Subject: Telephone Museum in Chicago
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	All of this discussion about telephone history reminded me of
something which may also be of interest to readers in the Chicago area.

	Several years ago, when I was in downtown Chicago and had a few
hours to kill between appointments, quite by accident I discovered an
interesting telephone museum which was operated by Illinois Bell.  On
a second occasion I was able to find it again, but I cannot recall the
exact address.  I know very little about the Chicago area, but remember
this much: it was less than 10 minutes away from the first block of
S. Franklin St. and may have been located on Madison or Monroe St.
(but I am not certain).

	I feel confident that the Moderator will know the answer to
this question. :-)  I am going to be at a trade show in Chicago for a
whole week in November and would definitely like to visit this museum
again if it is still in operation.

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[Moderator's Note: Surely. The museum is operated by the Telephone Pioneers
of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. The museum is located in the Headquarters
Building, 212 West Washington/225 West Randolph Street, downtown Chicago.
It is open during regular business hours, and is quite interesting.   PT]