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Originally Posted by BifRayRock
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The intersecting streets appear raised to curb level, rather than the curb being beveled downward to meet the street. This may have been a comfort to curb-clipping drivers. It may also have increased steel toe shoe sales and the demand for orthopedic specialists.
Assume the rectangular grate in picture 2 is for drainage and sewer access. Looks capable of increasing tire sales for those who stopped short.
Curious that there were no mirrors above the Magnin's sinks. The "washroom" was probably staffed by an attendant who was likely unconcerned with disappearing fixtures or graffiti.