LampLight Blog

December 9, 2024

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...

November 25, 2024

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...

November 19, 2024

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,...

October 23, 2024

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...

October 16, 2024

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...

September 23, 2024

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,...

September 16, 2024

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...

July 22, 2024

As reported by LAist in their article “LA’s Streetlights Are In Need Of Constant Repair. What’s Happening, And How To Get One Fixed,” the city of Los Angeles has approximately 223,000 streetlights, maintained by the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL). These lights, spanning over 400 styles from modern to...

July 15, 2024

As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune in their article “San Diego launches campaign to repair 6,000 broken streetlights — with some federal help,” San Diego initiated a campaign on Monday to fix nearly 6,000 broken streetlights that have been making many neighborhoods more vulnerable to crime and less...

June 17, 2024

As reported by KOAA News 5 in their article “Historic Neighborhood in Colorado Springs Sees the Preservation of Beloved Landmarks,” the restoration project in the Old North End Neighborhood (ONEN) of Colorado Springs has been a significant achievement. Celebrated at the intersection of Wood Avenue and Columbia, the project...