At the corner of Vanderbilt Av. and Targee St. Staten Island, New York. 1937. Courtesy of the Staten Island Advance.
A well-groomed gentleman, presumably a member of General Electric, places the final touches on a miniature replica of an early New York City traffic signal arrangement. Nicknamed by enthusiasts as the "wheelie," this pole was unique in its design that it only supported a traffic signal at the top. The wheel in the top corner was incorporated into the entire pole to distinguish it as a traffic control device versus a standard street lamp fixture nearly identical in design for its time.
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