Horse-drawn cab.

Cab

Horse-drawn cab.

This street lamp is a raised source of light on the edge of a road, which is turned on or lit a certain time every night.

Street Lamp

This street lamp is a raised source of light on the edge of a road, which is turned on or lit a certain…

"The first street light in America. Early in 1795 several large cressets were placed on the corners of Boston's most frequented street. Pine-knots were placed in these fire baskets by the night watchman." -Bodmer, 1917

First Street Light in America

"The first street light in America. Early in 1795 several large cressets were placed on the corners…

An illustration of a shadow cast by the light of a street lamp.

Shadow of an Street Lamp

An illustration of a shadow cast by the light of a street lamp.