Once upon a time, the Merritt Parkway had signs like these:
(Photo courtesy of Paul Ehrismann)
They were distinctive. Unique.
And also, I imagine, very dangerous if a car slammed into one.
Of course, once upon a time too — in fact, for decades — the Merritt Parkway had an Exit 42 in Westport.
Both this design and that number are now just memories.
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