I had a tough time figuring out wat it was all about when I was right there looking at it, [Linked Image] and I still don't know.

A 3/4"x ? ground rod on the left connects to an empty galv cond (or plumbing pipe) via the hardware store U-bolt. The other end of the pipe is just hanging there in the other U-bolt "bonded" to the SLB.
Actually that is a water line, but it doesn't do a lot of good with the clamp disconnected. The clamp, btw will not fit around the plumbing fitting, it's too small. Links of chain are stuffed behind the SLB for ???
An indoor non-GFI receptacle installed outdoors, yet another coat of paint, and Voila!
Instant Mona Lisa.

Larry this is not your city, but close to it.