The story behind Massachusetts’ iconic town signs
If you’ve ever gone in or out of a Massachusetts town, you’ve likely encountered one of those distinct “Entering” town placards. For some, they’re just another road sign, but for others they’re much more than that. You can get one as a fridge magnet or on a shot glass. Heck, there are even a few Flickr pages dedicated to them. Their curious shape is a mystery to some, but for one resident of Littleton, they’ve always looked like something very specific: An open book. In this episode, we dig into the story of these minor municipal icons in Massachusetts to learn how they came to be, and whether they – in fact – should be considered a part of the commonwealth’s long literary tradition. Something you are curious about? Let Edgar know: https://wgbh.org/curiositydesk Subscribe to the GBH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/gbhnews?sub_confirmation=1 Follow GBH News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhnews/ Like GBH News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbhnews/ Follow GBH News on X: https://twitter.com/GBHNews Want the most important local news of the day delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for The Wake Up, our Morning Edition newsletter: https://www.wgbh.org/news/newsletters/. Help us keep bringing you the local news that matters to YOU, right here on YouTube. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3MJ09Fm Read more about Massachusetts town signs here: https://www.wgbh.org/lifestyle/2019-08-13/why-are-town-line-signs-in-massachusetts-shaped-like-a-book
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