Red Telephone Box

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf telephone box
gptkbp:accessibility some are wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:artwork can be transformed into art pieces
gptkbp:associatedWith BT_(British_Telecom)
gptkbp:built many are Grade II listed
gptkbp:collectibility sought after by collectors
gptkbp:colors red
some are painted in different colors
gptkbp:community often used as mini-libraries
gptkbp:communityPrograms often used in local initiatives
gptkbp:conservationEfforts various charities involved
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in literature and art
gptkbp:culturalSignificance British_icon
gptkbp:currentStatus some are converted to Wi-Fi hotspots
gptkbp:depth 0.9 meters
gptkbp:design inspired by classical architecture
has undergone various design changes over the years
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Sir_Giles_Gilbert_Scott
gptkbp:famousFor tourist areas
gptkbp:featuredIn films and television shows
gptkbp:features glazed panels
originally for public phone calls
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1920s
gptkbp:function public telephone
gptkbp:height 2.5 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:K2_model
efforts to keep them in good condition
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part of telecommunications history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red Telephone Box
gptkbp:inspiration designs in other countries
gptkbp:internationalClassification known_as_a_symbol_of_Britain
gptkbp:lighting often illuminated at night
gptkbp:location street corners
gptkbp:maintainedBy various locations
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular upkeep
gptkbp:maintenanceFee can be expensive to maintain
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:notableFeature recognized worldwide
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 70,000
gptkbp:portrayedBy in various countries
gptkbp:publicPerception seen as nostalgic
gptkbp:replacedBy mobile phones
gptkbp:style Victorian
gptkbp:symbolizes British_culture
gptkbp:touristAttraction popular photo opportunity
gptkbp:usedFor art installations
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:width 1 meter