Ames telephone directory residence listings page.

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These early 1990s Ames telephone directory pages are not flashy, but they are a surprisingly rich social document. Before search bars and map pins, the phone book was local infrastructure. It made the community findable, and its design choices shaped who felt visible, reputable, and easy to reach.…

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Ames telephone directory residence listings page.

People's Graphic Design Archive

№ 27,969

These early 1990s Ames telephone directory pages are not flashy, but they are a surprisingly rich social document. Before search bars and map pins, the phone book was local infrastructure. It made the community findable, and its design choices shaped who felt visible, reputable, and easy to reach.…

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#b3ada3