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   MAS to All   
   first ATMs   
   12 May 07 09:09:51   
   
   From: mas215@adelphia.net   
      
   I was talking to a friend about the first ATMs.  Before the George machines,   
   I remember having a PSFS account in the early or mid 1970s and the branch on   
   Cottman St near Large St had an early version of the ATM.  It was   
   mechanical, not electronic, you put your card in the machine and a   
   roller-type display asked you how much you wanted.  A drawer opened and your   
   money was inside.  Again, I don't remember the exact year, but from what I   
   recall it was one of the first ATMs in the Philly area.  Can anyone confirm   
   (or deny) this?  Just a friendly bet, she says that they started with the   
   George machines from Girard Bank, but I KNOW I used one at the PSFS on   
   Cottman.  Thanks.   
      
   mas   
   Boynton Beach, FL   
      
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