The Type 6 Bishops Crook was used on streets with narrow sidewalks and narrow widths; the bases were quite a bit thinner than standard. There are about 3 complete or partial types of this post remaining in Manhattan.
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are the arms for supporting flags or banners or something else?
An atavism, as gas posts had ladder rests for the lamplighter.
Kevin, I only know one complete & one partial. Where are the others located at?
Warren Street, Charles Street, the Sheriff Street Bishop
Do you mean the one on Warren between West and Greenwich Street where Washington used to cut through? That one is a Bishop with a G base, isn’t it?