Tag: historic sidewalks

  • There is a metal band protecting a curved curb edge and when the cement was wet some une mad impressions of three items a horse shoe and two iron smith tools

    Fun fact #84The Great Curb Guard Disappearing Act

    FF #84: In the world of urban history, the sidewalk isn’t just concrete—it’s a time capsule. These “hidden histories” are vanishing. Remember those metal curb guards? Between age, neglect, and necessary ADA ramp upgrades, these iron relics are becoming a rare breed. If you missed it, check out this classic video by Berkeley and Tanya from five years ago –…

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  • There are a lot of fall leave on the ground this is an image of a rounded street sidewalk curb with a metal belt marks read "19th St. N"

    Nob Hill Fun Fact #52 Why do some curbs in Portland have metal curb guards?

    Question: Why do some curbs in Portland have metal curb guards?    There are existing historic street pavements in Northwest Portland that were installed prior to the annexation of East Portland, Albina & St. Johns.  Many sidewalk curbs in the Alphabet Historic District had a simple “N” the mason’s kit was not missing the letter “W”.  The wrote iron or…

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