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| Among the many varieties of
signals to be found at Baltimore intersections, one style in particular
is often looked at as the most distinctive of these remaining goodies.
Called the "Art Deco" signal by those in signal collecting circles, the
signals are still found usually isolated in a few spots about town.
The term "Art Deco" is something of a misnomer, in that these signals date from just after World War II until 1951 (well after the height of the Art Deco movement of the 1930's), when they were replaced by a newer model typically nicknamed "breadpans" by signal fans. Crouse Hinds simply called these signals the "Model D" and "Model DT", the difference being that older "D" types had cast reflector frames whereas newer "DT" types had stamped frames. The nickname of "Art Deco" for these signals comes largely from the stylized channelled back, as well as the fins that adorned both the top and bottoms of the signals. Another quick distinguishing mark for Art Deco signals is the use of lever-latch door handles and inset hinges that create smooth flush edges along the sides, as opposed to the wing nuts and protruding hinges found on most other signals. Though their numbers have certainly waned in recent years, they still can be found among Baltimore intersections. In fact, rehabbed Art Decos were still being installed as late as the late 1980's at some installations. Following is a review of the survivors.... MANY
THANKS TO THE SIGNALFAN'S CLUB SITE AND KEN (ELECTOMATIC 1022) FOR THE
HISTORICAL INFO!
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DID I MISS ONE? CONTACT ME!!!  |
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Just because they have been
installed rather recently does not necessarily mean that they're not endangered.
The light is about to turn "red" for these specimens at Saratoga Street
and Fremont Avenue.
