Prior to the mid 60's, telephone numbers would begin with a prefix initials such as We [Webster] then 5 number digits.
I understand the prefix made it easier to recall the number from memory [and made the commercial jingles a bit more brighter].
What my question is, how did the determine, or did they, what areas would get what exchanges.
Was the WE exchange exclusive to the west side of Detroit where I lived, and lets say VE exclusive to the east side?
How did the whole letter prefix exchange thing work in Detroit?
Thanks for any reply.
ps: I know the letter exchange thing was across the country.
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