From the Permanent Collection
Pole with Labels, Awaiting Installation — Longshore
Wood, weathered cross-section, adhesive labels, metal cap
Streets Department, est. 2026
106 days on view
Curatorial note
From its curbside position, the piece anchors the streetscape on Longshore Ave as a durational marker of municipal work. The yellow label with bold numerals and the red SP1250 sticker trace the material history of the installation as much as the pole’s growth rings. Since January 2026, the object has occupied the public surface as a patient signifier within the Streets Department Right of Way program. This work stands as a long-term presence in the neighborhood’s built memory.