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Swiss Mobile Post Office
Swiss Mobile Post Office (Schweiz Automobil Postbureau) offering postal, telephone and telegram services to remote parts of the country. Date: 1939
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Apr19 Awning Boxes Mobile Office Postal Services Stamp Telegram Telephone Automobil Dispensers Schweiz
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1. Title: Swiss Mobile Post Office: Bringing Communication to Remote Regions, 1939 This evocative photograph captures the Swiss Mobile Post Office, or Schweiz Automobil Postbureau, in action during the 1930s. The image showcases the mobile unit's determination to provide essential postal, telephone, and telegram services to the far-flung corners of the Swiss countryside. The mobile post office is depicted under a striped awning, with a sign bearing the Swiss cross and the words "Post" and "Telephone" clearly visible. Two postal stamp dispensers are visible on the exterior of the vehicle, allowing customers to purchase stamps for their letters. Inside, a counter with a telephone and telegram equipment can be seen, ready to facilitate communication between distant individuals. The mobile post office was an essential part of the Swiss communications infrastructure during this era, as many rural areas were not yet connected by fixed telephone lines or postal services. The vehicle, which was likely transported by truck or bus, would travel to various remote locations, setting up shop for a day or two at a time. This allowed residents to send and receive mail, make telephone calls, and send telegrams, bridging the gap between the isolated communities and the rest of the country. The photograph, taken in 1939, is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of the Swiss Post Office during the 1930s. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the simple act of sending a letter or making a telephone call required a bit more effort and innovation. The mobile post office served as a vital link between the Swiss people and the outside world, ensuring that they remained connected, even in the most remote locations.
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