As reported by MSN in their article “Historic Lampposts to Be Saved for Repurposing After Boyne Bridge Dismantling,” the seven historic lampposts from Belfast’s Boyne Bridge, originally cast in 1936 by the Millfield Foundry, will be repurposed as part of a new public space called Saltwater Square. The iron...
As reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune in their article “Aging Loma Portal Streetlights Are Getting a Revamp, but Not Everyone Is Happy,” the city of San Diego is undertaking two major projects to replace outdated streetlights in the Loma Portal neighborhood. This initiative, which aims to enhance public...
As highlighted by Untapped Cities in their article, “How Old Are These Gas Street Lamps by the BQE?,” the flickering flames of gas lampposts on Poplar Street in Brooklyn Heights evoke the historic charm of the neighborhood. However, these fixtures are not as old as they seem. While gas...
As reported by The Business Journal Daily in their article, “Board OKs Downtown East Liverpool Painting Project,” the city’s Design Review Board has approved the East Liverpool Beautification Society’s proposal to repaint historic lampposts downtown. The initiative, led by co-chairpersons Mary Beth Jones and Janie Smith, aims to restore...
As highlighted by Untapped Cities in their article “5 Historic Lampposts in NYC,” New York City’s streets hold a hidden charm in their historic lampposts, many crafted from cast iron. While modern lighting dominates today’s urban landscape, these lampposts stand as relics of the city’s evolving history, with 62...
As highlighted in OB Rag’s article, “San Diego’s Historic Streetlights,” the iconic streetlights that have illuminated the streets and neighborhoods of San Diego for over a century now face an unnecessary threat of demolition. Despite being structurally sound and capable of enduring for another hundred years with minimal repairs,...
As detailed by LAist in their article, “How LA’s Streetlights Serve As Beacons To The City’s Past,” Los Angeles is home to an often-overlooked historical gem: its remarkable streetlights. While the city is famed for its entertainment, food, and natural beauty, few people realize that its streetlights, some dating...
How Los Angeles Streetlights Illuminate Its Rich Urban Heritage As highlighted by the Los Angeles Times in their piece, “This Guide to L.A.’s Historic Streetlights Will Illuminate Your View of the City,” Los Angeles boasts a vast collection of over 223,000 streetlights, featuring more than 400 unique designs, with...
As reported by YorkMix in their article “Pictures: It’s Back! Historic Lamppost Near York Minster Rises Again,” the historic lamppost near York Minster, believed to be around 120 years old, has been restored to its former glory after being knocked flat by a wagon in March. The restoration project,...
As highlighted by LoveToKnow in their article “Antique Street Lights: An Illuminating Collector’s Guide,” the evolution of street lighting from the 19th century reveals a fascinating journey from gas-lit lanterns to the electric street lights we recognize today. These antique street lights not only served as practical fixtures in...
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