Spalled Concrete Historic Light Pole, Mt Tabor Park

Original 1911 concrete light pole showing spalling of the concrete adjacent to corroded reinforcing steel. In most cases, this can be repaired and renovated very effectively, without compromising the strength or structural integrity of the pole. This is a common form of repair in old reinforced-concrete structures. While these original poles were retained, the post top lighting was upgraded in 1924 from the original single white globes to the current polygonal lantern-style shades, reminiscent of gaslights, thanks to the vision of Parks Superintendent Emanuel T. Mische. Mount Tabor Park, Portland, Oregon, USA.

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Original 1911 concrete light pole showing spalling of the concrete adjacent to corroded reinforcing steel. In most cases, this can be repaired and renovated very effectively, without compromising the strength or structural integrity of the pole. This is a common form of repair in old reinforced-concrete structures. While these original poles were retained, the post top lighting was upgraded in 1924 from the original single white globes to the current polygonal lantern-style shades, reminiscent of gaslights, thanks to the vision of Parks Superintendent Emanuel T. Mische. Mount Tabor Park, Portland, Oregon, USA.