Emeryville, Calif., was plagued with after-dark traffic accidents on San Pablo Avenue. In an effort to improve its safety record, the community installed 54 General Electric 1000-watt mercury vapor luminaries which provide nine foot-candles of illumination.

General Electric Company1960-04-28

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Title: Emeryville, Calif., was plagued with after-dark traffic accidents on San Pablo Avenue. In an effort to improve its safety record, the community installed 54 General Electric 1000-watt mercury vapor luminaries which provide nine foot-candles of illumination.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1960-04-28
Location: Emeryville - Alameda County - California
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Street lights; Streets; Automobiles; General Electric Company.;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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