Providence, RI, c.1905. Very Busy Octagonal Wooden Utility Crossover Pole

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted January 10, 2022

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A two-pin fire alarm bracket with pins and insulators is seen sitting on top. The wires beneath on the crossarms probably were for electric lighting service as well as for telephone subscribers.

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