Boston, 1925. Closeup View of Edison Electric Distribution Pole.

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted November 27, 2020

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You can tell this pole has been around for a while since the old method of supporting crossarms via two diagonally-arranged lag screws is evident beneath the second arm. That method of attachment pretty much was obsolete by 1905-1910, in favor of a single through-bolt for this purpose.

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