W.T. Garratt Co - San Francisco, CA

A bill and letterhead from 1876 states:

W.T. GARRATT, Dr.
MANUFACTURER OF
Brass, Zinc and Anti-Friction, or Garratt Metal Castings,
CHURCH BELLS, STEAM AND WATER VALVES,
HOOKER'S PATENT STEAM and other PUMPS,
Gas and Water Pipe and Malleable Iron Fittings.
Payable in Gold Coin
- - -
A Full Assortment of Engineers' Findings, and Root's Patent Blast Blowers constantly on hand.
Highest prices paid for copper and brass.
Fremont and Natona Sts. San Francisco

The bill itself is to Savage Mining Co., for "hose, and pipe nozzles for fire protection".


W.T. Garratt was a large foundry that produced many products, as noted above. Garratt produced their own line of hydrants for many years.

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  Flip Lid Style Hydrant
Identifying Characteristics: Flip lid style dry barrel hydrant.
  • W.T. Garratt clearly labled on the bonnet.
  • Patent date is 1877.

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    0440
    Date: ?
    Nozzles: 2x 2.5"
    Original Location:
    Fairfax City, NV
    Photo: © 2000, Joe Curtis
    0440b
    Rear view

    Photo: © 2000, Joe Curtis

    2351
    Date: ?
    Nozzles: 1x 2.5"
    Original Location:
    Carson City, NV
    Photo: © 2006, Willis Lamm

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