Switchboard Operator
In the late 1800's, every time you made a phone call, you had to call the switchboard operator. These operators had big switches and they would connect people with whomever they were calling.
Pinsetter
Before there was a machine to reset the pins after every bowl, it was done by young pinsetters! They had to run over and reset them by hand.
Elevator
operator
When elevators were
first invented, they were not as easy to use as they are today!
In the early 1900's, there were special elevator operators who would stand in elevators and make the elevators move properly.
Today, it is as simple as pushing a button!
In the early 1900's, there were special elevator operators who would stand in elevators and make the elevators move properly.
Today, it is as simple as pushing a button!
Lamplighter
someone
whose job was to light lamps in the streets in the past. Another
lamplighter duty was to carry a ladder and renew the candles, oil, or gas
mantles.