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Telephone Pole Line Construction
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Circa 1921 construction using the winch-line and “A” frame came into use along with more mechanization. Prior to this, poles were lifted using simple tools (pike poles, pulleys) and a great deal of physical effort.
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3256*5184
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1681 KB
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1920s
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