Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Philadelphia PRT

Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Philadelphia PRT
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Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Philadelphia PRT
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Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Philadelphia PRT

$25.00

Established in 1902 the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company provided transportation services to the burgeoning leafy suburb of West Philly. Electric streetcars and subways plied electrified tracks to and from Center City. Those streetcars or trolleys, with their particular glossy green paint, are treasured by West Philadelphians and many are still in operation. Labor-related issues with the PRT sprang up quickly causing the corporation to take on a more cooperative approach to the organization. Corruption, economic hits, and typical Philadelphia politics pushed the company toward bankruptcy. The system was reorganized as the Philadelphia Transportation Company which eventually gave way to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in 1968. Like the covers for SEPTA, these old covers feature a Siena hatching with the PRT logo in the center. Vent holes are near the quadrants; two of which have been altered to feature PRT token designs of yore. Pickpoints are at the east and west quadrants.

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The perfect gift for housewarmings, and anniversaries each illustration is initially hand-drawn for precision and then permanently etched into cork. The trivets are .375" thick and 7.25" in diameter with rounded edges. The engraving method has incredible detail and tactility. Fabricated from sustainable Portuguese cork. Designed and packaged in Philadelphia, PA USA.
Cork is a natural material, thus rare aberrations within the etching can occur.
As each one is made to order please allow three business days for delivery. 

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