Keys to the City

Literally. Geoff Manaugh: 

A set of “master keys” to the infrastructure of New York City popped up on eBay last month, leaving many public commentators and city officials alike concerned for the safety of the metropolis.

Security implications aside, some of these keys are delightfully archaic.

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