On Fri, 9 Dec 1994 20:01:56 EWT, Chris <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >. . . I would like to know what >a manhole cover is called these days. You know, one of those cast iron >thingies that keep cars from falling through the street. The best I could >come up with is "utility access cover." Chris, In Seattle, as a part of the "% for Arts Program," artists designed the objects in question--they were designated "personnel hatch covers" Best, Jim * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S/RI Cultural Planners [log in to unmask] (e-mail) M.J.Czarniecki III 612.224.6954 (voice) 123 Farrington 612.222.1824 (fax) Saint Paul MN USA 55102-2101 (zip)