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27 September 2015

Japanese manhole covers. I believe it was Hugh Janus who told me about these. Aren't they lovely? There is also a book.

post by: JanetLand at: 13:20 | 2 comments

Cool stuff, JL. Coincidentally, I recently found two 'manhole design' related images that struck my fancy.

Here's a bit of unauthorized street art in NYC, appropriate for hot summer days.
≡ Click to see image ≡

And here's an example of good manhole cover design defeated.
≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by oneswellfoop 27 September | 15:37

They are amazingly beautiful!

That's why I sent you a link.
:-)

posted by jouke 28 September | 10:31

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