1) Very interesting! I can't wait to hear the answer! Is it a turnaround of some kind? !   Tuesday, May 27, 2008

2) If there used to be a sundial in the middle of this street, then I know where it is. :) Russ   Tuesday, May 27, 2008

3) Yes probably so that large vehicles can turnaround without going over curbs and wrecking shrubberies. LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

4) Assuming this is where I think it is - it's at Dial Court and Leland. Russ   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

5) Save the shrubberies! Betsy   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

6) I don't know where it is, but I am surprised that something this ingenious is in Springfield, which is not generally known for good roads, traffic-control planning, etc. Angi   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

7) Russ - good work on pinning down the intersection. And those who guess it's for large vehicles to turn around - you're close. I just haven't heard anybody say the actual kind of vehicle yet. Dave Heinzel   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

8) horse and buggy :) hayley   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

9) Streetcars, silly. Russ   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

10) Barges LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

11) ding ding ding! I knew Russ would know.

Russ, are there any more places like this in town? Courtney Heinzel   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

12) Smarty pants! LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

13) There were tons of these 'trolley dials', but not many were on such narrow streets...so they're well hidden. This one is probably the most obvious one in town. I'll dig up some pics ASAP! Russ   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

14) Russ, Springfield loves you. Dave Heinzel   Wednesday, May 28, 2008

15) Yea, Russ!!!! !   Wednesday, May 28, 2008