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THE OBSOLETE PAY PHONE PROJECT: Vol. IX, Is. 3 3rd Ave. and 47th St., Manhattan. I am pretty sure that this is one of the only pay phones left in New York City that has a light and easy access to both a chair and a giant ashtray. Sheesh— they might as well advertise this place on Craigslist and start charging rent.

THE OBSOLETE PAY PHONE PROJECT: Vol. IX, Is. 3

3rd Ave. and 47th St., Manhattan.

I am pretty sure that this is one of the only pay phones left in New York City that has a light and easy access to both a chair and a giant ashtray. Sheesh— they might as well advertise this place on Craigslist and start charging rent.