This is a "Mushroom" you can find in nature here to lead you the way. The signpost with the striking design was created by accident. When tourists during the First World War couldn't cross the border anymore, domestic tourism increased rapidly. The "General Dutch Cycling Federation" placed more signs but by the blockade of the Dutch ports, iron was not available.
So they were looking for other options and decided to place concrete poles in the shape of a mushroom. In the summer of 1919 the first twelve samples were placed in nature at the Gooi in Bussum.
Linking to "Signs, signs"
You certainly wouldn't miss the modern signpost. It really stands out in a natural setting. Interesting history of how they came to be.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for sharing these with us today....haven't seen much of these in the States.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenInteresting bit of history. I agree with Cynthia, they would be hard to miss.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe old one is more beautiful. The red color in the new one is too striking, I think.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI really like them. We do have one here gifted by the Dutch embassy.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWie in Nederland kent ze niet :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenÉ um poste de sinalização em cogumelo.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUm abraço e boa semana.
Sometimes the best ideas come from having to adapt.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUnlike anything that I would see here.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat idea!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery interesting Story and Amazing shape. I like the old concrete sign very much.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNot sure about following mushroom sign posts. Just look at the trouble Alice got into following mushrooms in Alice in Wonderland.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like these - and they don't block the view or sight lines!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo these signs have served the purpose very well.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch a fascinating story about these markers. I love the bright red and the shape. The old sign is a wonderful bit of history.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe human mind is very inventive and can creative alternative ways to do many different things.
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