Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works - Portland, OR Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works manufactured a frost jacket hydrant that could be the Waterous design's twin but for a few details. The barrel is fluted rather than having flat facets. Like Waterous hydrants of similar design, these have no dates on them. Wolff & Zwicker was only in business for about 15 years. A firm of machinists called "Trenkmann & Wolff" existed in Portland until about 1888, then that company disappeared and "Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works" shows up. Wolff & Zwicker was in business until about 1902, when they were replaced by Phoenix Iron Works; both of which are discussed on the Portland, Oregon City Spec page.
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1804 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4" V.O. Dated: ?? Pat. Dates: ?? Location: Portland, OR Photo: © A. McMillen |
2271 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: ~4" V.O. Embossing closeups: front, back, bonnet Location: Jeff K. collection Photo: © 2004, J. Kaminski |
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