OK, I realize this is pretty trivial, but I have noticed these markings on a lot of the old granite curbs. Sometimes there are channels cut out for downspout drains, and sometimes there are even iron eye-hooks set in the stone. Here are a few photos snapped while walking around the past few months:
An arrow:
Arrow:
A "T":
An "F":
A "GF"?:
Another T:
An "E":
A triangle, this one in concrete:
An "A":
Blobs or squares:
A 'D"?:
An E:
box with lines down:
Box with a dash:
Dash in a box:
A summary of the above shapes:
I think the left half are all water valve symbols. I would guess the E is electric and T for telephone?
Italian Gilt Bronze Clock
1 month ago
5 comments:
Cool!
Good eyes! I've never noticed any such marks/symbols.
Reminds me of hobo markings, a coded language to identify locations and situations for those riding the rails.
Last night I noticed a couple dozen of these clustered around Elm and 9th.
Is this where you took the pictures.
^they are all over the city on old curbs.
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