Hey, ethereal_reality:
Could this be an old police call box? It looks like it may have been hooked up to some
sort of a power or phone line.
The whole pole is gone in the newer photos.
ebay
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By the way, your noting that old Eastside Beer sign on my simple screen grab
started two or three great conversations on related topics. That's what makes
this site so interesting and dynamic.