Joshua Hendy Iron Works - San Francisco, CA
The Joshua Hendy Iron Works was one of the earliest foundry and machine works in California. They were initially a manufacturer of gold and silver mining machinery. Over the years the company produced a wide range of mining equipment, and myriad other things, including ornamental iron street lamps and arches, giant gate valves, large pumps, high pressure turbines, diesel engines, Navy anti-aircraft guns, and fire hydrants. The company was founded in 1906 and ceased operations in 1946. A history of this company is available online at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers website: https://www.asme.org/about-asme/who-we-are/engineering-history/landmarks/34-joshua-hendy-iron-works If you have any information about Joshua Hendy fire hydrants - old brochures, manuals, etc., please E-mail Us. |
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