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.
An early General Electric Novalux, two-color traffic signal attached to a "wheelie" arrangement at the corner of Flatbush Av. and 6th Av. Brooklyn, New York. March, 1926.
Hollywood & Vine, looking south on Vine St. The Brown Derby restaurant is on the left side of the street (note the hat)...
Who, what, when and where broke the 200mph in the quarter mile? I heard it was Tommy Ivo in a 4 Buick engine dragster that did it at Mason Dixon Drag way in Maryland Back in th e early to mid 60s.
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