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Vault Lights

PODCAST LINK

The history of sidewalk vault lights in Astoria 

Video By: LCPS Intern, Astronemis Ray 
Vault Lights are one of many historical features here in Astoria. Vault Lights are the purple glass square tiles that are set into sidewalks. They allow daylight to shine through into the basements of businesses. These lights were first installed in Astoria in the early 1920's. 
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To find out more information, take a look at some of these websites! 
Old Astoria Underground 
https://www.oldastoria.com/underground.php
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ADHDA Sidewalk Tile Replacement Program 
http://www.astoriadowntown.com/Sidewalk_Tile_Replacement_Program.aspx
Newspaper Articles: 
https://www.dailyastorian.com/life/entertainment/let-the-light-in/article_c8c16a43-78e3-5392-9675-2063132d1edf.html
https://www.dailyastorian.com/life/prisms-light-the-way/article_9027658f-bdd0-5fa9-ac4d-8f3233340fef.html
http://clatsopnews.com/2020/01/03/what-are-those-grids-of-glass-in-the-sidewalk-you-see-walking-around-astoria-and-why-are-they-purple/
https://www.bendbulletin.com/nation/artist-specializes-in-replacing-historic-astoria-sidewalk-tiles/article_bb44a63e-892a-5468-93eb-06f5b47bf416.html 

Other Resources: 
Vaulted Gallery: sells jewelry made with glass from Portland's glass tiles.
https://www.vaultedgallery.com
NPS Tech Notes: Historic Glass- Repair and rehabilitation of historic sidewalk vault lights 
https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/tech-notes/Tech-Notes-Glass02.pdf

CLICK THE PURPLE LINK TO CHECK OUT OUR RESTORIA PODCAST SEASON ONE: VAULT LIGHTS!

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HISTORIC GLASS TILES ALSO make amazing ABSTRACT IMAGES.  

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  • Home
  • About
  • News & Events
    • Podcast
    • In The News
    • Event Photos
  • Membership
  • Resources
    • Preservation Services
    • Grant Program
    • Lending Library
    • Restoria Archive
    • Paint Resources
    • Researching your home
    • Tips for HLC Testimony
    • Nomination Assistance
    • Outside Resources
    • Coloring Pages
  • Customs House
  • Vault Lights
  • Tours
  • Farmhouse
  • Architects of Astoria
    • Ebba Wicks Brown
    • Eino E. Isaacson
  • Notecards