This traffic
light sits atop a fluted base pole. These were the first generation
of post-cast iron poles, that popped up in the early 60's. They
were supplanted, by the late 60's, in favor of t-based poles and
overhead light masts. Often in precarious positions, at busy corners,
I consider the fluted poles to now be an endangered species. This
one holds court at 164th and the GCP.