The first pole was made of wood, built in two sections like a ship's mast, which gave rise to the local folklore that the pole was constructed by shipwrights. It must have stood between 60 to 70 feet tall. Unfortunately wooden poles and the New England climate are incompatible and 16 years after the flag's raising, it had to be replaced.
The second pole was also of wood and was slated to consist of three sections that in total would rise 114 feet, or about 14 feet higher than the present-day pole. This was deemed to be impractical and the pole was reduced to its original height. New England weather was also unkind to the second pole and in 1905, it was struck by lightening, badly shattering the upper section and burning the flag that was flying at the time. The damaged section was replaced, but the lower portion remained unchanged, despite becoming badly deteriorated.
On Feb. 28, 1912, an overwhelming wind emerged at 2 a.m. and the flagpole snapped off around 15 feet over the base. The stump of the post stayed for a long time, until the Men's Literary and Social Club of Newtown Street, in a burst of open administration, orchestrated to bring its trade up in time for the July 4, 1914, festival The new shaft was still wooden, however now climbed 100 feet high in two areas.
The third flagpole endured a comparative destiny as its two forerunners. By late 1949, the lower segment of the upper pole was miserably spoiled. Supplanting this segment demonstrated excessively unreasonable in light of the fact that the base segment was not fit as a fiddle. At this point, the flagpole had turned into a milestone.
Today, aluminum is still the most popular material used in the construction of flagpoles. It can be purchased in a range of finishes including satin, painted or anodized. The satin finish is accomplished by directional sanding or abrasive polishing. The result is a neat finished look that will not rust or corrode. The surface can be painted in a variety of colors or it can be anodized for a more attractive finish. Anodization is a process that results in an oxide layer on the aluminum that can be altered to produce varying shades of bronze or black. In addition to aluminum, fiberglass is a popular choice. Fiberglass is a lightweight material that has a smooth, attractive finish and is strong and durable. These poles can be purchased in standard white or black, bronze or silver.
This latest flagpole has stood for the past 60 years withstanding weather and traffic accidents. It even survived a fatal automobile crash in 1979 when an inebriated driver struck it going 55 mph on Main Street. The flagpole sustained a dent. This is the story of the first flagpole made and its evolution for years. Today, there is another one with a different ending. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flags and flagpole designs offered a special edition of flagpoles to memorize the history of flagpole invention for the future.
The second pole was also of wood and was slated to consist of three sections that in total would rise 114 feet, or about 14 feet higher than the present-day pole. This was deemed to be impractical and the pole was reduced to its original height. New England weather was also unkind to the second pole and in 1905, it was struck by lightening, badly shattering the upper section and burning the flag that was flying at the time. The damaged section was replaced, but the lower portion remained unchanged, despite becoming badly deteriorated.
On Feb. 28, 1912, an overwhelming wind emerged at 2 a.m. and the flagpole snapped off around 15 feet over the base. The stump of the post stayed for a long time, until the Men's Literary and Social Club of Newtown Street, in a burst of open administration, orchestrated to bring its trade up in time for the July 4, 1914, festival The new shaft was still wooden, however now climbed 100 feet high in two areas.
The third flagpole endured a comparative destiny as its two forerunners. By late 1949, the lower segment of the upper pole was miserably spoiled. Supplanting this segment demonstrated excessively unreasonable in light of the fact that the base segment was not fit as a fiddle. At this point, the flagpole had turned into a milestone.
Today, aluminum is still the most popular material used in the construction of flagpoles. It can be purchased in a range of finishes including satin, painted or anodized. The satin finish is accomplished by directional sanding or abrasive polishing. The result is a neat finished look that will not rust or corrode. The surface can be painted in a variety of colors or it can be anodized for a more attractive finish. Anodization is a process that results in an oxide layer on the aluminum that can be altered to produce varying shades of bronze or black. In addition to aluminum, fiberglass is a popular choice. Fiberglass is a lightweight material that has a smooth, attractive finish and is strong and durable. These poles can be purchased in standard white or black, bronze or silver.
This latest flagpole has stood for the past 60 years withstanding weather and traffic accidents. It even survived a fatal automobile crash in 1979 when an inebriated driver struck it going 55 mph on Main Street. The flagpole sustained a dent. This is the story of the first flagpole made and its evolution for years. Today, there is another one with a different ending. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flags and flagpole designs offered a special edition of flagpoles to memorize the history of flagpole invention for the future.
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