[Pez149]

I remember them well.
I also remember when the number was also the area you were calling.
For example;
Murray Hill 9-3179

[brianl703]

Exchange names didn’t necessary have anything to do with the area they are in.

Manassas, VA for example was EMpire-8 (368).

[firebrand]

I had a Butterfield 8 number in my younger days when I lived on the Upper East Side. Hated to move and lose that number.

Even though I was moving to Murray Hill.