Michigan Brass & Iron Works |
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These two groups of hydrants below may be the same model but close inspection shows bonnet retention
differences. They have no barrel embossing. The hydrant in photo #2090 has the following embossing around the
bonnet rim: "MICHIGAN B. & I. WORKS COMPOUND WEDGE. PAT.D AUG 21 83 & JULY 7 '85 DETROIT"
This variation has bolts near the bonnet top. |
1870 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: (none) Location: Illinois © 2003, J. Anderson |
0448 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 3" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: ? Location: B. Green's Collection © 2000, Bob Green |
2090 Nozzles: 2x 2½" swing-gated, 1x 4" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: (none) (see another view) Location: Ed Masminster's Collection © 2003, Ed Masminster |
This variation has bolts on the bonnet rim holding it to the barrel |
1689 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: ? © 2002, J. Stroh |
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The hydrant below has a less ornate, less complicated looking bonnet than found on the
above hydrants; perhaps indicating a later design.
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1947 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: 1905 (see back view ) Location: Mark P. Collection © Mark Pandanell |
2425 Nozzles: 1x 2½" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: 1904 (see back view ) (see bonnet view Location: Ken Soderbeck Collection © Ken Soderbeck |
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The hydrants below have a less ornate looking bonnet than found on the
above hydrants; perhaps indicating a yet later design. Two variations of hydrants with this
style of bonnet are documented below. This variation has NO embossing is on the barrel; no indication of size or vintage. On the bonnet rim can be found "MICHIGAN B & I WORKS DETROIT MICH". |
1928 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: no Location: Illinois © J. Anderson |
This variation has the company logo on the back of the barrel as well as a date of manufacture. This is the only Michigan B&I Works hydrant noted with a company logo. On the bonnet rim can be found "MICHIGAN BRASS & IRON WORKS DETROIT MICH". |
2125 Nozzles: 2x 2½" swing-gated, 1x 4" Size: ~4 V.O. Dated: 1905 Location: Ohio © E. Masminster |
The letterhead is dated 1876. Both compression and gate valve hydrants were manufactured by this company. |
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