Telecom history (1889): Which invention was first installed at a bank in Hartford, Connecticut? Context: Late-19th-century public telephony; coin-operated device debuted in a banking hall. Choose the correct device.
General Knowledge
Inventions
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: The pay (coin-operated) telephone
Explanation
Given data
- Place: Hartford, Connecticut.
- Year: 1889.
- Venue: a bank.
ReasoningIn 1889, inventor William Gray installed the first successful pay telephone in a Hartford bank. Cash registers and pneumatic tubes existed earlier in other settings; ATMs arrived much later (1960s–70s).
Common pitfalls
- Choosing ATM due to the bank context—ATMs were not invented until the mid-20th century.
Final AnswerThe pay (coin-operated) telephone was first installed there in 1889.