Street Light Information Sheet Willis Lamm   Street Light Street Views - Old Time Survivors Part Twenty Four

(This is Part Twenty Four of a Street View tour of vintage and historical street and pedestrian lights for enthusiasts to view and in hopes of encouraging cities and towns to preserve some of these old luminaires and electroliers, or at least choose replicas that reflect the character of historic districts when modernizing their lighting. The images link to Google Street Views to make it easy to "look around" if an image interests you. The photos begin in Part One.)   Bridgeport, CT Double acorns. (Washington Avenue Bridge, Pequonnock River) Unique electroliers. (Stratford Avenue Bridge, Pequonnock River)   Point Pleasant, NJ An Admiral's Hat still in service. (Beaver Dam Road)   Ft. Worth, TX Opal glass triples. (N.Main Street, Trinity River)   St. Paul, MN Triplets. (Robert Street Bridge, Mississippi River) Opal glass doubles. (Smith Avenue Bridge, Mississippi River) Intriguing luminaires - Unable to ascertain date. (Wabasha St. Bridge, Mississippi River) Classic Post Acorns. (Ferry Street Bridge, Mississippi River) Sectional glass doubles. (Ford Parkway Bridge, Mississippi River) Similar lighting but with quadruplets at the entrances. (Lake St. Marshall Bridge, Mississippi River) Minor details in the post and luminaires suggest these are reproductions. (MN-5, Mississippi River) Mid-century roadway lighting, reproductions for the pedestrian walkway. (Meriam Street Bridge, Mississippi River) Nonuplet Opal Glass Globes. (Minnesota Judicial Center, Cedar Street) Close-Up view of ornate ironwork. (Minnesota Judicial Center, Cedar Street) Opal glass globes abound. (Minnesota State Capitol, Cedar Street) More opal glass including quintuplets. (Minnesota State Capitol, University Avenue W.)   Wausau, WI Art deco style luminaires - 1941. (Wausau City Hall, Grant Street) Traditional post acorns with newer optics. (E. Thomas Street Bridge, Wisconsin River)   Grand Rapids, MI Upgraded pendant teardrops. (Newberry Street NW Bridge, Grand River) Rather stout old posts. (Gillett Bridge, Grand River)   Flint, MI Fancy acorns in poor condition. (Beach Street Bridge, Flint River) Disrepair. (Beach Street Bridge, Flint River) Please note: If you notice any entries that need correction or are aware of vintage lights still in service that should be added to this section, please Email Me.

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