AstroElectric's photos with the keyword: telephone pole

"Stand-off" insulator brackets with 15kV-rated brown insulators. Common throughout the late 1960's until mid-1970's. The street light is a ITT Model 25 FCO from the early-mid 1980's.

Same pole as in the previous photo. 1980's SRP. N 91st Ave. Source: Google Maps

1980's SRP with a cap bank. Mostly unmolested since when the pole was installed, which I'd estimate was between 1980-85. Source: Google Maps

1980's SRP. This riser is usually used for smaller residential/commercial developments. Source: Google Maps

A General Electric M400A1 full-cutoff HPS model used throughout the 1980's-90's all around Phoenix. Much of these have since been replaced by the rather generic GE M400A3 Full-Cutoff that have popped all over the place (which UI in Connecticut replaced about 99% of their streetlights with a few years ago). I've always liked this GE model. :) Source: Google Maps

1980's SRP. SRP used these less sophisticated risers often between 1967-95. Source: Google Maps

1980's SRP. These distribution KPF armless switches were used throughout the 1970's-80's. Source: Google Maps

1980's SRP. The distribution line below was a common deadend in the 1970's-80's which utilized a "triangular" configuration. SRP rarely use these constructions on new deadend poles, which currently are brace-clamped 6' or 8' wooden crossarms or vertical assembly using polymer strains. Source: Google Maps

1970's SRP 69kV vertical linepost construction with bundled conductors. Source: Google Maps

Typical 1970's-80's APS switch pole. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

Galvanized steel toothpick brackets! Many utilities could learn a thing or two by using good ol' reliable and durable steel brackets again. APS stopped using these brackets around 25 years ago. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

From back when APS came out with awesome constructions! Brown insulators on new constructions of course weren't uncommon back in the 1970's, at least with APS. I like also how the pole top is stored on the back side of the pole versus the usual side mounting. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

An older 1970's era APS pole with the neutral used as a shield wire. Many of the outskirt sections in the Phoenix region (and other parts of Arizona) utilize this technique. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013 (up to where you see the traffic signal).

An UGLY, soulless post-2000 APS pole, though it's not a common APS specification if I recall, since they use mostly grey steel poles. TEP (Tucson Electric Power) has these same monstrosities popping up all over their grid. NOTE: This pole has since been removed since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013. Kind of ironic and a good thing to happen to this pole!

I think this might be cedar? I've seen similar breeds of poles used with sub-transmission lines from the late-1960's / early 1970's which are grey. The most difficult ones I've had finding brandings.

A little tall this pole is, isn't it? : P But I wonder about the vintage it is but I reckon the 1950's-early 60's. I think it's cedar. I can't wait to check the poles of the 69 or 138kV line nearby with poles* similar to this. I also check for date nails but haven't found a single one in Eaton yet. *: Those long composite line post poles. There's a 69kV AND I believe a 138kV line in the vacinity. I'm going to check EVERY pole on the line along the street for brandings. Tough to find ANY markings on those types of poles but I'm sure there's something!