A detailed view of one of the panels illustrates typical conditions prior to work. Although the original cast-iron knobs were still visible through the asphalt and concrete, many of the round openings were covered over or infilled. Nearly all of the remaining glass lenses were cracked.
Chad Randl
2002
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