St.
Louis,
Missouri
Spec.
Pictured here are some examples of the two city spec fire hydrants used in St. Louis, MO. The hydrants have been made by different manufacturers including, but not limited to, the hometown American Foundry & Mfg. Co. as well as Kennedy Valve and Penn-Troy Machine Corp. If you have any information about the St. Louis Spec hydrants that you would like to contribute, please Email Us. |
"St. Louis Fire Hydrants" |
Characteristics of the St. Louis Spec hydrants:
First, the earlier 1 pc. barrel hydrants: |
2009 American Foundry Dated: 1962 Photo: ©2003, S. Parmley |
2168 Kennedy Valve Dated: 1915 (See embossing) Location: John A. collection Photo: ©2004, J. Anderson |
And here is the 2 pc. barrel later version: |
2141 American Foundry Dated: 1991 (See embossing) Location: Jason C. collection Photo: ©2004, J. Cherry |
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