Pick up.
Lift the receiver and the phone comes to life. There’s something waiting for you on the other end.
A LITTLE MADISON MAGIC
Some connections
never hang up.
A phone booth. A familiar voice.
A place to remember Nick.
An unexpected connection to memories, music, and a beloved friend—waiting on Madison’s East Side.
209 Corry Street · Madison, Wisconsin
GOOD MEMORIES ON THE LINE
A familiar place. An unexpected hello.
01 / THE PHONE BOOTH
A little time.
A lot on the line.
No two visits need to sound the same.
Come curious. Stay a while.
Listen.
A voice, a song, a laugh. The phone randomly chooses from more than ten hours of collected audio.
Come back.
Hang up, then pick up again to discover another moment. There’s always a chance to hear something different.
SOMEWHERE ON THE LINEFriends & family✦Music & laughter✦Everyday moments
02 / REMEMBERING NICK
For Nick.
For all of us.
Nick had an odd fascination with payphones. This one keeps a little of his world within reach.
Created in memory of Nicholas Bennett Weerts, who died unexpectedly on February 1, 2017, the booth turns that fascination into a living piece of community art.
Inside are the sounds of a life: conversations with friends and family, parties, holiday gatherings, favorite comedy, music, and the ordinary moments that become extraordinary when we hear them again.
Like a wind phone in reverse, this is a place to listen. Voices and moments from the past come back through the line, connecting memory, place, and whoever happens to pick up.
In loving memory of Nicholas Bennett Weerts
03 / AROUND THE BOOTH
Wish you were here.
A small corner of the neighborhood.
A whole world of connection.
05 / MAKE A CONNECTION
See you on Corry Street.
Everyone is welcome.
Stop by, take your time, and listen to the soul of 209 Corry Street.
Nick Weerts Memorial Phone Booth209 Corry Street
Madison, WI 53704Get directions
COME CELEBRATE WITH US
Sunday, September 13, 2026
5 p.m. CDT
Public ribbon cutting. Refreshments will be served.
MADISON’S EAST SIDE · View larger map ↗
Map pin is approximate. Follow directions to the street address.
A FEW MORE THINGS
Before you
pick up.
What will I hear?
The collection includes conversations, music, parties, holiday gatherings, everyday moments, full-length films, and favorite comedy. Each time you lift the receiver, the phone chooses randomly from more than ten hours of audio.
Is it a wind phone?
It shares the spirit of a wind phone, an unconnected telephone where people can speak to loved ones who have died. This booth works in reverse: you pick up the receiver and listen to voices, sounds, and memories coming back through the line.
Can the community contribute?
Yes. You can leave a public message here to share a memory, a kind word, or a hello. Public audio contributions to the phone booth are also planned; details will be shared as the project develops.
Who can I contact about the project?
For project and media inquiries, contact Jonathan Weerts at jjweerts@gmail.com. You can also read the project’s media release (PDF).
A voice. A song. A laugh. A memory.