Rural school bus shelter info? - Model Railroader Magazine

I'm trying to run down some photos, sketches, or recollections of those old shelters we had out in the country where the school bus picked up and dropped off each day. I have a tiny spot on the layout that needs some interest and this would be perfect (in my mind's eye, anyway).

Google searches just bring up modern-era versions, and I'm looking for mid to late 50's info. I can probably come up with a credible design easily enough if I can't find prototype photos, but some details escape me. Hope someone else has a better memory.

For instance, did they have specific signage on or near that indicated "School Bus Stop", or was it just understood? Also, I think I recall some that were erected by sponsors and thus had sort of a billboard look on the sides, while others were just plain with posted bills that accumulated over the years.

When I went to find the only one that I recalled having seen in the recent past, I discovered it had been blown over and hauled away a few years ago, before I got into the hobby and started paying attention to this kind of thing.

It's crazy that this one little thing has become such a mission, but I do like to have as much authenticity as I can muster. Thanks for any word pictures or referrals to actual pictures if they exist.

Jim

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