United Iron Works - Oakland, CAUnited continued producing hydrants until World War II where the foundry was converted for military production purposes. In the Pacific Coast Fire Chief magazine for September-October of 1932 appeared this United Iron Works hydrant advertisement.
Except as noted, restored hydrants shown are from the Willis Lamm Collection. | |||
FHO#: 0559 Date: 1880s Location: Fire Station #24 - Oakland, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Restored by Oakland F.D. |
FHO#: 0633 Model: Single 2½" Date: 1906 Location: San Pablo, CA, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Collection (Click here for bonnet view.) | ||
FHO#: 0636 Date: 1915 Location: Richmond, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Collection |
FHO#: 0510 Model: Double 2½" Date: 1920s Location: Rio Vista, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm | ||
FHO#: 0605 Date: 1925 Location: Alameda County, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Collection |
FHO#: 0511 Model: 641-1 Date: 1928 Location: Oakland, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Notes: Single 3" outlet w/ 2½" reducing collar and new cap installed after Oakland firestorm. (Oakland abanoned 3" standard for compatibility with surrounding agencies.) |
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FHO#: 0615 Model: 641-2 Date: 1932 Location: Oakland, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Collection |
FHO#: 0637 Model: 639 Date: 1934 Location: Alameda County, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm Collection |
FHO#: 0140 Date: 1909 Location: San Francisco Photo: © 2000, Danny Barlogio |