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  2. Street lighting in Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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    The "Washington Upright Poles" are the most decorative, and are designated the 14, 16, 18, 716, and Twin-20. [a] The Number 16 pole (which cost $5,000 in 2013) is the most commonly used Upright Pole. The 716 is a less expensive ($2,500 in 2013) version of the 16 pole. The slightly more decorative 18 pole is generally used only in the downtown area.

  3. Street light - Wikipedia

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    Decorative street light in Jakarta. Major advantages of street lighting include prevention of automobile accidents and increase in safety. [61] Studies have shown that darkness results in numerous crashes and fatalities, especially those involving pedestrians; pedestrian fatalities are 3 to 6.75 times more likely in the dark than in daylight. [62]

  4. History of street lighting in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In New Orleans, arc lamps were used for street lighting starting in 1881. In 1882, the New Orleans Brush Lighting Company installed one hundred 2,000-candlepower arc lamps along five miles of wharf and riverfront; by 1885, New Orleans had 655 arc lights. [1] In Chicago, arc lamps were used in public street lighting starting in 1887. [1]

  5. Lantern - Wikipedia

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    Decorative lanterns exist in a wide range of designs. Some hang from buildings, such as street lights enclosed in glass panes. Others are placed on or just above the ground; low-light varieties can function as decoration or landscape lighting and can be a variety of colors and sizes.

  6. List of obsolete occupations - Wikipedia

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    Lamplighters toured public streets at dusk, lighting outdoor fixtures by means of a wick on a long pole. At dawn, the lamplighter would return to extinguish the lights using a small hook on the same pole. [122] Electric street lighting, which does not require lamplighters, replaced candles and oil and gas lamps. Additionally, gas lighting is ...

  7. Solar street light - Wikipedia

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    Solar street lights are raised light sources which are powered by solar panels generally mounted on the lighting structure or integrated into the pole itself. The solar panels charge a rechargeable battery, which powers a fluorescent or LED lamp during the night.

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