A Field Guide to New York City Manhole Covers


Adam Happel

1ST AVE & 93D ST N Y

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Harlem Coal Chute Cover

The Adam Happel foundry was located at 1801 First Ave from 1897 until 1943, not too far from this installed cover near Mt. Morris Park.

DESIGN:

Another prototypical coal cover; star, studs and the some Iron Advertising.

UTILITY:

Coal Hole Cover

RANGE:

This cover is on West 121st St. west of Mt Morris Park. Examples of this design and others by Happel have been spotted from the Bronx to Brooklyn Hieghts.

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