Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Mystery Item Answer

The mystery item is a Toledo Torch. They were first manufactured in 1929 and they burned kerosene. They are heavily weighted in the bottom to prevent them from tipping over  When I was growing up, I remember going by highway construction sites and these torches would be lit as a warning to avoid the area.  I was always fascinated by them and would want to know why we could not stop and get one! Now, I CAN have my own because they are still for sale!  Click here for Toledo Torches. 

Copyright 2012--All Rights Reserved--The Wheel & Distaff by Kimberly Burnette-Dean. 

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  1. Leslie ShelorApril 3, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I tried to comment on the last post but something must have gone wrong. I remember seeing these at construction sites!

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    1. KimberlyApril 3, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      Blogger must have been having one of its crazy moments. I'm sorry that you were unable to post!

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  2. TipperApril 3, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Well how cool-I've never even heard of them before-much less seen one : )

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    1. KimberlyApril 3, 2012 at 12:56 PM

      I think that you are younger than I am and I can barely remember them being used. I was just fascinated by the flames! :)

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  3. David ToomsApril 12, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I'm old enough to remember these by the dozens along the roadsides. They looked cool. They have since been replaced by more modern technology: sawhorses with flashing amber lights. More efficient, probably. More cool? Like heck.

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