Long Distance
> There's an odd statement in May 1964 directory in the area code
> listings, "To make a direct Distance call, just dial the Area Code and
> then the telephone number". Does that mean no "1" or "211" was used?
> The 1960 directory gives "211" as the Long Distance number but some
> (not all) locations could be direct dialed.
I moved to the East Bay in '72 and it was indeed possible to direct-dial long distance without dialing 1 first. Just the area code and phone number. I believe this lasted until the first great Area Code renaming when East Bay became 510 and SF stayed 415.