| Name | Western Electric type 5 phone booth |
| Date | c. 1950 |
| Manufacturer | Western Electric |
| Usage | US Phone Booth |
| Further notes |
| The Western Electric Type 5 refers to a class of indoor wooden telephone booth recognized in Bell System documentation, and likely used during mid-20th century installations. Though precise details and manufacturer data remain elusive in publicly accessible sources, the model aligns with wood booth standards of the 1930s–1950s, featuring lighting and ventilation systems. Discussions in the Telephone Collectors International (TCI) Library reference Type 5, 6, 10, and 11 booths under shared sections for identification, installation, fixtures, and maintenance: Sections cited: 508-110-100 (identification), 508-110-200 (installation), 508-110-201 (fixture installation), and 508-110-300 (maintenance) |
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