Before 911

Now everyone has a cell phone, but how did people call for emergency help before? In a lot of cities, there were fire and police call boxes on the street. In D.C., they are all disconnected. I think some of them in Dupont Circle have been made into public art projects. This one is on the corner of South Carolina Ave and 4th St SE right next to Marion Park.

Update: More info on the art project here.