Tag Archives: pay phone

Only Two Bits at Broad & Lombard

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Joe

I found another pay phone in Philadelphia, and a call on this one will only set you back 25¢! Of course, the disinfectant used to kill whatever transferred from the receiver to your ear may cost considerably more. This coin … Continue reading →

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Found Another One!

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Joe

Pay phone on Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th in Philadelphia, PA. This one appeared to be wheelchair height. Once again, I did not attempt to verify if it was operating.

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They Still Exist

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Joe

…but my guess is not for long. This one looks to be the telephonic equivalent of a dirty gas station toilet. It still had it’s receiver which is extremely rare, but I did not put it to my ear to … Continue reading →

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