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I have always been interested in how things work, how they are
made, when and why. Traffic signals have always been an interest to
me. When I was a child I used to make paper traffic lights and
tape them to a string to simulate an intersection. I
have always loved the classic four-way
traffic light. There is something about them
that is just neat. I grew up midway between two
intersections with four-way traffic
lights. These were the days when the simple
one four-way signal and a controller was all that was
used to control traffic. As the days went by
and my hometown upgraded to modern
signals most of our old four-ways were removed.
Several survived and as I grew up and started to
drive I appreciated the older signals.
I always wanted a real four-way traffic light. In
1985 the city removed one of the four-ways from
my old neighborhood. They replaced it with
modern signals made in the 70's. They left the
old controller and to this day that intersection
is the last in the city to use an
electromechanical controller. As the
days of upgrading to turn signals,
pedestrian signals and loops in the
roads started, the classic signals
were being phased out. Today
everything is plastic and
basic
with no aesthetic appeal. The days of a mechanical controller running one
four-way signal have been changed to a computer controlling multiple
signals in different directions.
In 2003 my mother and step father gave me a Crouse-Hinds type R signal
for Christmas from my hometown. At the time I did not even know the
manufacturers of traffic signals. I started to do some research and found that
every signal that was in my hometown was a Crouse-Hinds. So I started
looking for information on the internet and found some very nice websites.
I started to look on ebay and was amazed at the items available for sale. I
started collecting in February 2004. Since then I have amassed an extensive
collection. My goal is to collect every model signal and controller made by
Crouse-Hinds. I like the look and the diverse products that they made.
The goal of this website is to give the collector or anyone interested in
Crouse-Hinds traffic signals and controllers a reference guide. It will be
updated frequently so please check back often. If you have any questions,
ideas or suggestions please use the contact form.
Thanks for looking,
Josh Schlicher
made, when and why. Traffic signals have always been an interest to
me. When I was a child I used to make paper traffic lights and
tape them to a string to simulate an intersection. I
have always loved the classic four-way
traffic light. There is something about them
that is just neat. I grew up midway between two
intersections with four-way traffic
lights. These were the days when the simple
one four-way signal and a controller was all that was
used to control traffic. As the days went by
and my hometown upgraded to modern
signals most of our old four-ways were removed.
Several survived and as I grew up and started to
drive I appreciated the older signals.
I always wanted a real four-way traffic light. In
1985 the city removed one of the four-ways from
my old neighborhood. They replaced it with
modern signals made in the 70's. They left the
old controller and to this day that intersection
is the last in the city to use an
electromechanical controller. As the
days of upgrading to turn signals,
pedestrian signals and loops in the
roads started, the classic signals
were being phased out. Today
everything is plastic and
basic
with no aesthetic appeal. The days of a mechanical controller running one
four-way signal have been changed to a computer controlling multiple
signals in different directions.
In 2003 my mother and step father gave me a Crouse-Hinds type R signal
for Christmas from my hometown. At the time I did not even know the
manufacturers of traffic signals. I started to do some research and found that
every signal that was in my hometown was a Crouse-Hinds. So I started
looking for information on the internet and found some very nice websites.
I started to look on ebay and was amazed at the items available for sale. I
started collecting in February 2004. Since then I have amassed an extensive
collection. My goal is to collect every model signal and controller made by
Crouse-Hinds. I like the look and the diverse products that they made.
The goal of this website is to give the collector or anyone interested in
Crouse-Hinds traffic signals and controllers a reference guide. It will be
updated frequently so please check back often. If you have any questions,
ideas or suggestions please use the contact form.
Thanks for looking,
Josh Schlicher
MY FAVORITE CROUSE-HINDS TRAFFIC SIGNAL. |
Above: Is the Washington Street ( State Route 7 ) and Second Street Intersection in 19??. This intersection is two
blocks from where I grew up. A single Crouse-Hinds type DT four way signal controlled this intersection until
the late 70's.
Below: Is the same intersection in 2007.
blocks from where I grew up. A single Crouse-Hinds type DT four way signal controlled this intersection until
the late 70's.
Below: Is the same intersection in 2007.
Above: The intersection of Putnam and Fourth Streets and The Betsey Mills Club in 19??. This intersection is
three blocks from where I grew up. A single Crouse-Hinds type DT four way signal controlled this intersection
until the late 70's.
Below: The same intersection in 2007.
three blocks from where I grew up. A single Crouse-Hinds type DT four way signal controlled this intersection
until the late 70's.
Below: The same intersection in 2007.
| Pictures of my hometown MARIETTA, OHIO |