Steam Grate

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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Steam Grate (Public Work), Calgary, Canada

Steam Grate (Public Work), Calgary, Canada

There might be some public safety reason these footprints were welded onto Calgary’s steam grates, but to me it just looks like a wink from the Public Works Department. The city has to cover the steam vents, and I imagine someone asked how much few extra welds would cost. Lesson: Treat every surface as a possible canvas.

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  • Ken | January 12, 10 @ 11:12 am

    I had always figured that the footprints were there so that girls in stiletto heels wouldn’t get stuck or trip while walking on the side walk; but now that I see them eloquently photographed in black and white I suppose they are justifiably public art. Thanks for bringing attention to a subtlety that I take for granted daily!

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    • Grant | June 10, 10 @ 6:00 pm

      This actually wasn’t made to be black and white… aside from some sharpening, this is what the camera took. Crazy!

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