| Name | WE 223G Payphone |
| Date | C. 1960 |
| Manufacturer | Western Electric |
Development of the WE 223G Payphone
| The Western Electric 223G is a three-slot, handset-equipped, ten-cent prepay paystation from the later Bell System 3-slot era (generally 1950s). It belongs to the 230-series, representing a mature refinement of earlier 190- and 200-series models. Configuration Three-slot format: Separate nickel, dime, and quarter slots Ten-cent prepay service (standardized after early-1950s rate changes) Central-office controlled (electro-mechanical coin relay and hopper) Handset type (F-type transmitter/receiver assembly) Construction Heavy cast-steel upper housing Secure lower vault with Bell System lock hardware Standardized relay shielding and improved serviceability over earlier series Context The 233G represents the final generation of Bell System three-slot development before the industry transition to single-slot “Fortress” (1-series) instruments in the 1960s. |
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