Photo of the day: Cigarette vending machine
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On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, I passed this cigarette vending machine when I went to the restroom at Finnegan's Wake (one of my favorite Irish pubs in town). It took me by surprise because they've been illegal in New York City for almost 20 years. I remember playing with the knobs as a little girl, but can't recall noticing one ever since. I'm not a smoker so possibly they've just escaped my attention altogether
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AMS CM60 Cigarette Vending Machine
Art-o-mat: Retro cigarette vending machine turned into an art dispenser
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Cigarette vending machine to withdraw cigarettes for smoking 24 hours a day. Rome, Italy Stock Photo - Alamy
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Cigarette Machine at the Avenue Pub on St. Charles
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TIL In 1955, cigarettes were sold in vending machines that only accepted quarters, but a pack of cigarettes cost only 23 cents. Instead of raising the price, cigarette manufacturers included two pennies
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Vintage Cigarette Vending machine, For Rent in North Bergen
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National Art Deco Cigarette Vending Machine
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VINTAGE NATIONAL BRAND CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE - Bolinger Real Estate & Auction
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Cigarette Vending Machine Art for Sale - Pixels
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1931 Lighted Cigarette Vending Machine Vintage Photograph 8.5 X 11 Reprint
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4,703 Cigarette Machine Royalty-Free Photos and Stock Images
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