photos of old signs on the internet

[Ian]

District 6 subcontracts out their signs

I don't think they do this anymore. Every new install I've seen within the past few months have had the PennDOT logo on the bottom. Of course, I could be wrong.

[jemacedo9]

I hope you're right!

[Ian]

I do too. The contractor ones always look off and the signs with the PennDOT symbol are cooler.

[froggie]

Found a few old Interstate shields near Barracks Row a few months ago.  Finally got around to photographing them yesterday.




This one's not that big of a deal, except that it uses "D.C." for the state name and is the only standalone I-295 shield I've seen on or along 8th St SE.


These next two, though, caught my eye:





Note how the numbering appears to be peeling off the first one, but more curious is how these shields represet a route that hasn't existed in the area in question in over 30 years.  These were at 7th and I SE.




Another I-295 "D.C." shield at 7th and Virginia SE.

I should go back in a few months to reshoot these, once better weather and better lighting return.

[NE2]

Note how the numbering appears to be peeling off the first one, but more curious is how these shields represet a route that hasn't existed in the area in question in over 30 years.

That's because '395' is peeling off.

[froggie]

On that note, looks like a remnant "395" has mostly peeled off the other sheild as well.  At first, I thought it was some sort of graffiti on the southbound shield.

[Alps]

Well, ahem, looks like I'll be down in DC in short order then.

[kharvey10]

US 40 Westbound (Missouri) at I-55 SOUTH: I-44 WEST, I-70 WEST & Memorial Drive - (1983) by poundsdwayne47, on Flickr

that one was shot during National Lampoon's Summer Vacation, which predates the I-64 extension in Missouri

[US71]

This isn't extremely old, but is *somewhat* old


Most AR 5 shields now use Series D

This assembly also pre-dates the larger initial letter in the directional banner.

[MDOTFanFB]

Here's a new one. The exact location of this is being kept a secret.

[agentsteel53]

I think I know where that one is.  Jim Lindsay and I found about eight of those in February, 2010.

[Ian]

Here is one I photographed yesterday. Modern PA 29 shields, but a nice old button copy LGS:

[MDOTFanFB]

Here is one I photographed yesterday. Modern PA 29 shields, but a nice old button copy LGS:[/img]

You took it on the exact same day I took the old unisign that still mentions the Lodge as U.S. 10!!!

[agentsteel53]

Note how the numbering appears to be peeling off the first one,

reminds me of this sign:



with extra rare "WASHINGTON DC" original designation!

[Ian]

Went into Philadelphia today and photographed some remaining button copy signs left on I-76. Here is my personal favorite from the trip:

[national highway 1]

It seems to me that the sixes in the 676 are leaning over to the right, but however, I like the distance of 4/10 mile.

[Mergingtraffic]

Can we get back to posting old signs photos?

[Ian]

I stumbled upon this gem on US 130 southbound near Deepwater, NJ today...

[agentsteel53]

is that cast iron or cast aluminum?  NJ used both.  very nice find! 

[ctsignguy]

My guess was cast iron....

but cast aluminum is also pretty hefty...(based upon the NJ 35)

[Alps]

I stumbled upon this gem on US 130 southbound near Deepwater, NJ today...

I'm glad to see that's still there! Guess I didn't see it because it was knocked over. It's definitely cast iron.

[Ian]

Yeah I was shocked to find it still hanging around. Anyone think I should contact the railroad company to try and get it for my collection?

[D-Dey65]

Went into Philadelphia today and photographed some remaining button copy signs left on I-76. Here is my personal favorite from the trip:

Dammit! You people are making me more eager to stop in Philadelphia, when I take my next trip up north!

[ctsignguy]

Yeah I was shocked to find it still hanging around. Anyone think I should contact the railroad company to try and get it for my collection?

Why not? Nothing to lose.....

[NE2]

That would be Conrail. But aren't signs on state highways generally owned by the state?