Detroit,
Michigan
Spec.
Pictured here are some examples of the standard fire hydrant used in Detroit, Michigan. The hydrants have been made by different manufacturers including but not limited to: Michigan Valve & Fdry Co. and East Jordan Iron Works since the design has been introduced. When is was is not known to FireHydrant.org but hydrants dated 1911 have been noted. Currently the main supplier of fire hydrants for Detroit is East Jordan Iron Works. If you have any information about the Detroit Standard hydrants that you would like to contribute, please Email Us. |
Characteristics of the Detroit Spec hydrants:
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2153 Michigan Valve - Type 1 (see embossing below) Dated: 1923 Location: John A. collection Photo: ©2004, J. Anderson |
2154 Michigan Valve - Type 2 (see embossing below) Dated: 1930 Location: John A. collection Photo: ©2004, J. Anderson |
0245 East Jordan Iron Wks Dated: 1952 Location: Milford, MI |
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Type 1 embossing |
Type 2 embossing |
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