G.E. produced the Streamline model from 1952 until 1957 when the G.E. signal line was bought out by Econolite. The Streamline was unique as it was made of stamped rather than cast aluminum and the sections were round.
This G.E. Streamline was restored to Baltimore specs with tunnel visors for the red and yellow sections and a cap visor for the green section. The idea presumably for the green cap visor was to make it easier for pedestrians to see the green light but limit the side splash of the brighter yellow and red colors.
Streamlines had 8 3/8 inch lenses and were probably the concept behind Econolite's 12 inch round "bulls eye" signals that were produced after Econolite took over the G.E. line.
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