KNOW YOUR LAMPPOSTS

by Kevin Walsh

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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Patrick Sweeney February 20, 2012 - 4:46 pm

are the arms for supporting flags or banners or something else?

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KevinJWalsh February 20, 2012 - 7:21 pm

An atavism, as gas posts had ladder rests for the lamplighter.

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Robert Mulero February 22, 2012 - 4:16 pm

Kevin, I only know one complete & one partial. Where are the others located at?

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KevinJWalsh February 22, 2012 - 5:01 pm

Warren Street, Charles Street, the Sheriff Street Bishop

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Don Rogerson May 3, 2013 - 8:43 pm

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?

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