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2. Street light - Wikipedia

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   A street light, light pole, lamp pole, lamppost, streetlamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. Similar lights may be found on a railway platform .

3. 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]

4. Street light interference phenomenon - Wikipedia

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   A street lamp mounted on a bracket and column A high pressure sodium street light fixture. Street light interference, sometimes called high voltage syndrome, is the claimed ability of individuals to turn street lights or outside building security lights on or off when passing near them. [1]

5. Battle to fix street lights faces further delay - AOL

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   Campaigners who raised safety fears about a main road's broken street lights more than two years ago have been told of further delays in getting them fixed. National Highways had said repair work ...

6. Why are so many street lights out in Milwaukee right now? - AOL

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   A purple light is seen 422 N. 15th Street in Milwaukee on Friday, July 2, 2021. Many have noticed purple-hued streetlights on the interstate throughout the Milwaukee area.

7. Lamplighter - Wikipedia

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   A lamplighter or gaslighter is a person employed to light and maintain street lights. These included candles, oil lamps, and gas lighting. Public street lighting was developed in the 16th century. [1] During this time, lamplighters toured public streets at dusk, lighting outdoor fixtures by means of a wick on a long pole. [2]