American Foundry Model 61 National Fire Hydrant |
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| aw item number: 2005.022 | |
| manufacturer: American Foundry, Saint Louis, Missiouri | |
| model number: 61 | |
| date manufactured: unknown | |
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.size: 12.25"L x 26.25"H x 11"D |
| color: Red & White | weight w/base: 148 lbs. |
| composition: Cast Iron | weight w/o base: 95 lbs |
| acquisition date: 8/5/2005 |
status: Collection |
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description: A pot bellied fire hydrant with (2) 2 1/2" hose nozzles and a four bolt bonnet. This is the earliest model of fire hydrant manufactured by American Foundry and is a copy of P & H Company's Empire model patented Dec. 11, 1888. information: The display base plate is 3/4" steel for added weight and stability. For additional information on this or any other fire hydrant, please visit: www.firehydrant.org/pictures/american_ foundry_mfg.html. This hydrant was lettered by John Bauers of Bauers Studios in July 2007. |
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