I'm working on an information sheet about the evolution of street lights. It's not intended to be comprehensive but to give newbie enthusiasts a sense of what this is all about. I have tracked down some patents and some early drawings to validate the text.
Here's the draft as it exists so far.
http://www.kbrhorse.net/signals/streetlight_history01.htmlFeel free to post comments, corrections, ideas of missing stuff that should be covered, etc. Also I haven't gotten into HPS. MH, LED, etc. as of yet as those came along when street lights were a lesser part of my "focal area." So any suggestions in those areas would be appreciated. I'm more of a 30s - 70s enthusiast but my goal is to generate interest in all areas of street lighting.
(And yes, I need to cover fluorescent street lighting. I just haven't tracked down good photos for that section yet.)
Thanks!