Tuesday, May 27th, 2008   Larger Image Available

Courtney showed me something new in Springfield last night. See the rounded corner in this intersection? All four corners are rounded like that. Anyone want to guess where this was taken or why the corners are rounded? It's not a cul-de-sac -- it's a normal 2-street intersection.
15 Comments
nheinzel
1) Very interesting! I can't wait to hear the answer! Is it a turnaround of some kind?
!   Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Russ
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
George
3) Yes probably so that large vehicles can turnaround without going over curbs and wrecking shrubberies.
LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Russ
4) Assuming this is where I think it is - it's at Dial Court and Leland.
Russ   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
betsyradish
5) Save the shrubberies!
Betsy   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
igna83
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
daveheinzel
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
_DELETED_hayley
8) horse and buggy :)
hayley   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Russ
9) Streetcars, silly.
Russ   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
George
10) Barges
LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
courtneyheinzel
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
George
12) Smarty pants!
LimeyGeorge   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Russ
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
daveheinzel
14) Russ, Springfield loves you.
Dave Heinzel   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
nheinzel
15) Yea, Russ!!!!
!   Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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