Sign, Directional
Object number2017.96.8
Date1932-2017
MediumMetal; Paint; Vinyl; Plastic; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of the Allegheny County Police Department
DescriptionRounded rectangular gray metal sign. Front has yellow background with applied black band across center and applied inset black border. Front has applied black and white text. Sign has four holes in a rectangular pattern; all holes are covered by paint. Reverse is bare shiny metal.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 18 x 36 x 0.125 in. (45.7 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has applied black and white text "ALLEGHENY COUNTY / POLICE DEPT. / 2nd FLOOR".
Front has clear plastic sticker adhered in the viewer's bottom right corner with black text "ALLEGHENY COUNTY / TRAFFIC DIVISION / 781-8376 / PUBLIC WORKS".
Historical NotesAllegheny County Police sign from 14 Wood Street office. Part of a collection that documents the Allegheny County Police. Formed in 1932, the County Police provide policing for the International and Allegheny airports, county property such as North Park and South Park, as well as assisting local police forces when needed. They have a mounted unit, detective division, as well as homicide and narcotics units.
Related institution
Allegheny County Public Works
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1932-2017
1968-1992
1932-2017
1940-1955
Stella Marrs
