Orange Steam Funnels Are a New York Symbol. What Are They For? - The New York Times

The instantly recognizable orange cylinders are an outgrowth of New York City’s 142-year-old steam system.

Orange Steam Funnels Are a New York Symbol. What Are They For? - The New York Times Orange Steam Funnels Are a New York Symbol. What Are They For? Visuals by Yuvraj Khanna Text by Patrick McGeehan April 2, 2024 Share full article To quickly establish that a film is set in New York City, a Hollywood director could show the Empire State Building or the Brooklyn Bridge. But often, the chosen symbol is far less majestic: an orange-and-white-striped tube spewing steam over a busy street. These plumes of hot vapor are as closely linked to the city as yellow taxis, the subway and 24-hour bodegas. The

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