Mohawk River

It says “Mohawk River on right” and sure enough, there it is.

But why the hyphenation? Were such signs permitted to be a only certain size? Were the font sizes predetermined?

Nonetheless, there it is, faithfully guiding your attention to the mighty Mohawk River.

approx location is 850 Riverview Rd in Rexford NY, which is just outside of Schenectady, home of GE.