1949 Press Photo Cleaning crews on extended ladder to clean cast iron post

Special truck has extension ladder stretching 31 feet above neutral ground. Canal whiteway system was installed in 1930. Cast iron post is of special design. If you smack one with auto and totally demolish it, city will send you bill for $1000. Cleaning crews find globes filled with bugs, once found a nickel.

Photo is dated 1949.

Photo measures 6.5 x 10.25 inches.