Wednesday, January 30, 2013





When the Michigan St. bridge was reconstructed they added a nice pathway along the base of the bridge that connects Exchange St. and the foot of Carroll St. They stamped a nice looking Buffalo into the abutment. 

Sunday, January 27, 2013




Here are some concrete bollards that protect the entrance to an auto parts store on Main St. They look better than the poles stores usually put up.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013



This old railing belongs to the Pilgrim Baptist Church on Michigan Ave. There are some nice details on  the tops of the posts.

Friday, January 18, 2013




Here is another example of old and new, the upping stone is probably from the 1890's and is made of sandstone. The horse shaped hitching post opposite the upping stone is modern, although quite nice with a loop for the horse to tie up. Who ever installed this got it right, the post is about 10 feet from the upping stone as it would be for someone stepping out of a carriage. I have seen some where the post is right next to the stone which does not make to much sense. This is on Park St. in Allentown.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013



I spotted a nice upping stone behind a car that had moved to the other side of the street. This looks to be made of granite and is on Ashland Ave.

Sunday, January 13, 2013




Here are some nice simple wood bollards that protect a part of Delaware Park that runs along Rumsey Road. They also prevent cars from parking on the grass during events.

Thursday, January 10, 2013



These are huge bollards that protect drivers from hitting this viaduct head on. These are heavy duty plastic barrels filled with sand to soften the collision and protect the steel underpinnings. This is on Austin Street.   

Monday, January 7, 2013



Here is the remnants of a foundation for a old railroad bumping post. This is on Exchange Street where there was an extensive rail system and switching yard starting in the mid 1800's.

Thursday, January 3, 2013




Here is another set of gates, the others I featured were to private homes. This is an archway to a street. This great looking wrought iron work belongs to Argyle Place that runs between West Delavan and Potomac streets.