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Walking the bustling streets of New York City is an adventure in and of itself. While we navigate traffic, or dodge an umbrella or maneuver around somebody’s pit bull, it’s easy to miss out on the rich history surrounding us. Levi Sharpe explores a city fixture that you may have passed by every single day and never noticed, even when it was hitting you in the face with its green glow.

The NYPD Traffic Control Division in Midtown Manhattan on Sept. 17, 2015. "This precinct is one of the only ones I know of that looks like a castle, the only thing that’s missing is the moat and the crocodiles." says Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD officer.

The NYPD Traffic Control Division in Midtown Manhattan on Sept. 17, 2015. “This precinct is one of the only ones I know of that looks like a castle, the only thing that’s missing is the moat and the crocodiles.” says Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD officer.