Cambridge

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The Cambridge design illustrates styles of taller decorative poles representative of ornamental lighting standards designed by Union Metal. As electric lighting evolved in the 1930s and 1940s requiring higher mounting heights, Union Metal’s manufacturing capabilities were also enhanced, resulting in a line of taller ornamental poles utilizing various shaft cross sections as well as new larger base castings and arm castings designed to support pendant luminaires. Chosen for a restoration project by the Massachusetts city for which it was named, the Cambridge is an outstanding example of the dramatic effect that can be achieved in lighting design. This style represents the second generation of historic ornamental lighting standards introduced by Union Metal to complement the original ornamental post top lighting standards.