Street lamp restoration.
Yalecrest's original acorn streetlights still stand on many corners. We restore them one lamp at a time, with help from the City and from neighbors.
2015 — Yale & Yalecrest Avenues
In 2015, K.E.E.P. Yalecrest sought restoration of some of the original street lamps in the neighborhood, beginning with the iconic lamp at the triangle of Yale and Yalecrest Avenues at 1600 East. This project was unanimously supported by K.E.E.P.'s board and enthusiastically supported by the Street Lighting Program Manager of Salt Lake City. With expertise from Zach at Cottonwood Security and Don Hartley from the State Office of Historic Preservation, the restoration is magnificent.
This is the only street light and basket/cage in Salt Lake City known to contain the names of the streets it illuminates. It is truly one of a kind, and we are proud to have restored and reinstalled it in our national historic district neighborhood.
2016 — Military Drive & 9th South
In 2016, a second restored lamp cage was installed, making a matching set at Military Drive and 900 South.
Funding Further Restoration
K.E.E.P. Yalecrest has in past years submitted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) applications to fund more extensive renovations of Yalecrest street lamps. The City has not deemed this an appropriate avenue for pursuing restoration funding.
Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan
The City has developed a draft Street Lighting Master Plan to address the character and appearance of lights throughout the City, with the goal of using lighting to help define neighborhoods. According to the City, the Yalecrest neighborhood currently has adequate lighting and meets or exceeds City standards. The neighborhood is also part of the Tier 2 Enhanced Lighting District — funds for repairs and maintenance are gathered from each resident within the Tier 2 District and can only be used for lighting in that district.