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mckills t1_j3rsou5 wrote

I’ve always wondered what these were for. Anyone know?

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NSlocal t1_j3s1338 wrote

I think they were to preserve the sidewalk edges from parking cars.

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barcinal t1_j3tk2xl wrote

I was always told it was to prevent damage from steel wagon wheels, back in the day. I think they just get gradually replaced as needed

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