Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Portland Northwestern Electric
Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Portland Northwestern Electric
Providing energy for Portland’s downtown through steam generation, Northwestern Electric Company has long been defunct as it was absorbed into larger consortiums. Even so, its covers from the earlier part of the 20th century are still extant. As is this one found at the intersection of SW Columbia and SW 4th Streets. There’s a treasure trove of covers there! This one features a 45-degree grid with the utility’s title at the top and bottom written in block letter type. The word “STEAM” interrupts the grid at its core and a peculiarly shaped gumsplat occupies the northern pickpoint.
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.
“We all have three cities: the one in which we grew up, the one where we live and the one in which we wished we live."-Alan Furst
