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CROW’S NEST

In 1922, the first electric light signal, the “Crow’s Nest,” replaced the stop and go sign at Michigan and Washington. An officer sat in the booth of the tower and regulated traffic by ringing a bell to warn drivers the light would be changing on the four-sided traffic signal. The tower was replaced in 1926 with an automatic overhead traffic signal.

"Crows Nest" Traffic control device at Michigan and Washington 1922

"Crow's Nest"

Traffic control device at Michigan and Washington 1922

1920s phot of LPD officers in an auto

Left to right: Lt. O'Brien, Officer Leo Bauer; back right Officers Leon Cole and Hugo Mattson 1920s

Motorcycle Officer David Timmons - 1920s

Motorcycle Officer David Timmons - 1920s

Patrol Wagon - 1920s

Patrol Wagon - 1920s

By 1929, the construction of the Prudden Auditorium, Masonic Temple, Olds Tower, and Michigan Arcade, brought more people to the downtown area.

Olds Tower - 1929

Olds Tower - 1929

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