100 Years Before the Smartphone: 40 Photos of People Talking on Telephones in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries_Yesteryears in US

In the 100 years before the advent of smartphones, images of people using telephones in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are an interesting look into America's past. The landscape of everyday life, industry and technology has changed the way we communicate. These images show Americans using their phones in different situations, from the office to the home. We can see the advancement of information technology and how it has affected people's lives during that period.

Today, almost everyone knows and owns at least one smartphone. It is also very handy, and essential to us in our daily lives.

So how about 100 years ago? Check out these interesting photos to see how people used the telephones in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.