Places that have extremely old signals

[cjk374]

The world of signals is a foreign world to me. I don't know models, types, names or anything. but here are a few that I am aware of. Most of these have been here all of my life. Enjoy.

This was leaving the lunch place from my Louisiana road meet in March 2018. I don't know why one signal is facing the grassy lawn of Centenary College:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4818419,-93.7316955,3a,75y,126.44h,90.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1swJHESne_-xACyDSve5_H4Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

Line Ave. @ Kings Hwy. Shreveport:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4813123,-93.7461251,3a,75y,125.41h,99.77t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srY9tdcKnyTGbU5rPAIkh_w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

Bonner St. @ E. Arizona Ave., Ruston, LA:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5255642,-92.6370871,3a,75y,295.89h,112.86t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sVgn48xjOf_6q9R2V06NXJg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

Bond Blvd. @ Dan Reneau Dr., Louisiana Tech Univ. Ruston, LA:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5260869,-92.6463373,3a,75y,272.02h,101.21t/data=!3m9!1e1!3m7!1shlWJKx6KCDVFiY2DPq1RdA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!9m2!1b1!2i35?hl=en

[Big John]

. I don't know why one signal is facing the grassy lawn of Centenary College:

It is for pedestrian use as there are no pedestrian signals.

[Bruce]

The Sultan, WA visitor's center has their old traffic signal hooked up and still blinking.

[jakeroot]

So old, they had to define the meaning of a blinking red light!

[Amtrakprod]

Here's one I will definitely be taking photos of soon:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.1479343,-72.6071039,3a,27.3y,93.58h,96.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1stxIOjsvkDWfPd_EoUe-5QA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
There is a straight and left arrow signal, very classic and neat!

[ipeters61]

Here's one I will definitely be taking photos of soon:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.1479343,-72.6071039,3a,27.3y,93.58h,96.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1stxIOjsvkDWfPd_EoUe-5QA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
There is a straight and left arrow signal, very classic and neat!

What in the world...?

[CJResotko]

Here's one I will definitely be taking photos of soon:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.1479343,-72.6071039,3a,27.3y,93.58h,96.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1stxIOjsvkDWfPd_EoUe-5QA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
There is a straight and left arrow signal, very classic and neat!

What in the world...?

Very odd and interesting.

[CJResotko]

An extremely rare and old setup of traffic signals in Detroit, Michigan (Marbelites and Eagle Durasigs): https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3661447,-83.0805183,3a,44.2y,62.22h,88.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYBRBnlKvYgWLan6ALsQQcg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[CJResotko]

Fayette, Ohio: https://youtu.be/_Lpo9olSAJo

[CJResotko]

Petersburg, Michigan - Darley 4-way beacon: https://goo.gl/maps/F5e4NthiCv52
Stanwood, Michigan - Darley 4-way beacon: https://goo.gl/maps/BvyurHLFwQD2
Stevensville, Michigan - Eagle 4-way beacon: https://goo.gl/maps/n3idDEW2PbT2

[US71]

Jeromesville, OH




Zanesville, OH

[Amtrakprod]

Cool find!


iPhone

[TonyTrafficLight]

Utica, NY still has many old signals, but the numbers are dwindling fast.
A lot have been taken down due to no need anymore since the population has
declined so much, no need for a signal every other intersection, and others were beyond repair

[Big John]

^^ Did they take the one in the middle photo out of Kentucky?

[TonyTrafficLight]

Those 12" decos have been there since I can remember which is at least the mid 1960's so they are original to the intersection.

Utica had 100's of Crouse Hinds signals installed. Still a bunch left.

[traffic light guy]

Here's for those who haven't seen this bad boy:

12-inch Marbelite type L by thesignalman, on Flickr

[D-Dey65]

The Sultan, WA visitor's center has their old traffic signal hooked up and still blinking.

That is so cool, I may just lose it. The embossed signs underneath give it a nice touch. I don't know if the simplicity of it is what makes it so great, or if that's just a less important factor, but I really envy Sultan, Washington for being able to hold onto this signal.

[PurdueBill]

^^ Did they take the one in the middle photo out of Kentucky?

Either Kentucky or Akron, Ohio. 

Although Akron has way fewer of that variety anymore--recent replacement campaigns have gotten rid of a lot of signals with the yellow tunnel visor only which had been an Akron hallmark for decades.

[PurdueBill]

A few fabulous oldies seen in Nashville, Tennessee in late December.







And one where I caught it as it changed from Don't Walk to Walk

[ipeters61]

Middletown CT, on CT-66 at the western approach to the Arrigoni Bridge.  All of the ped signals at this intersection are of this style.  However, the photo is overexposed as I didn't have much time to get the settings right on my camera.

[traffic light guy]

A few fabulous oldies seen in Nashville, Tennessee in late December.







And one where I caught it as it changed from Don't Walk to Walk

The signals appear to be Eagles with 3M lenses

[jakeroot]

^^
Not sure I've seen an 8-inch 3M lens before.

[Amtrakprod]

Check out this legendary street in Albany NY (Quail st)
highlights: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6679178,-73.769648,3a,31.7y,205.68h,102.31t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJKCS57iXQ6E3a3egjey71Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6691758,-73.7683138,3a,60y,68.53h,94.62t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sqregrgM5InKhz66HPtL5Dg!2e0
and more, check out the whole street!

[traffic light guy]

Check out this legendary street in Albany NY (Quail st)
highlights: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6679178,-73.769648,3a,31.7y,205.68h,102.31t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJKCS57iXQ6E3a3egjey71Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6691758,-73.7683138,3a,60y,68.53h,94.62t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sqregrgM5InKhz66HPtL5Dg!2e0
and more, check out the whole street!

Type D 4-way goodness

[dbz77]

US 50 at the California-Nevada state line.

The picture of this traffic signal assembly is from 2018.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bne5AcYgS-I/

This video from 1977 shows this same traffic signal assembly (start watching at the 0:37 mark)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1nrWDU45n8