This unusally beautiful press photo attributed to a “Reporter/Photographer” named “Kirkpatrick” heralds the installation of safety lights along Michigan highway U.S. 16. 

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"New Safety Lights on U.S. 16 Between Milford and Lansing, Michigan Highways"

Kirkpatrick, April 30, 1938
vintage gelatin silver print
10″ × 8″