Vintage Photos That Show Insanely Dangerous Working Conditions Back in the Day

Telephone Network Engineer

Rare Historical Photos

Taken in around 1890, this photo shows the enormous “Telefontornet” in Stockholme, Sweden. This huge tower connected around 5,500 telephone lines and was over 250 feet tall. It had to be maintained by hand, and was particularly dangerous during winter months when it was slippery from ice and snow.

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