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Captivating Vintage Photos of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems

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Pneumatic tube systems, dating back to the late 18th century, were first implemented by the post office to connect buildings.

Engineer Latimer Clark designed the initial system, operational at the London Telegraph Office in 1853, enabling rapid paper telegram transport over 220 yards using compressed air. By 1880, London’s network spanned nearly 22 miles, and department stores began using air tubes for cash transactions. Initially serving post offices, stock exchanges, and banks, these systems significantly impacted the financial sector by reducing the need for road travel.

As technology advanced, pneumatic tubes were adopted in various sectors, including hospitals. Major networks, like Paris’s postal system, emerged by the 20th century. Although modern innovations have reduced their widespread use, pneumatic tubes remain vital in healthcare for quick transport of samples and medication.

h/t: vintag.es

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