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Legend has it that each of these would hold a book with everyone's name and home address, for anyone who wanted it.
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Grew up in the seventies and eighties in the US. Phone books definitely had your home address. You had to pay extra to opt out.
Hmm maybe I misremember. Has been probably 30 years since I last touched a phonebook.
Same in the 00's when i grew up. It was the easiest way to find your friend's address if they had a unique last name.