If you ever get to Seattle, you owe it to yourself to check this place out.
I went here a few years ago while on a trip from Portland expecting to spend an hour or two glancing at out old, dead vintage telecom equipment, but... most of the equipment they have there is not only working, but actually wired-up and usable. They have several working vintage telecom exchanges, even, and the volunteers there will not only explain how these antiques work, but in some cases let you use them.
If you have any interest at all in vintage electronics, this place will blow your mind.
I went here a few years ago while on a trip from Portland expecting to spend an hour or two glancing at out old, dead vintage telecom equipment, but... most of the equipment they have there is not only working, but actually wired-up and usable. They have several working vintage telecom exchanges, even, and the volunteers there will not only explain how these antiques work, but in some cases let you use them.
If you have any interest at all in vintage electronics, this place will blow your mind.