1996
Coiumbus Circle Dust Bowl
Almost lost to the sands of time, this cover dated 1996 remains at the entrance to Central Park from Columbus Circle.
Sometime in the mid-20th century, the Campbell Foundry in Harrison New Jersey started producing utility covers with this basic design (which in a later catalog is called pattern number 1049). There are variations this one being a bare bones example except but for the 4 digits representing the year .
Can I see other years you ask? How about 1949 1953 1954 1956 1957 1958 1972 1983 1986 1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 1998 ...and maybe more!
DESIGN:
This design is essentially the same as that of the 1953 example.
UTILITY:
Generally sewer cover.
RANGE:
This design is seen in all 5 boroughs, most often in city parks, but also in city owned housing projects. This cover is at the Southwest entrance to Central Park.
