Horton Hydrant Cover, Baltimore, MD
Water hydrant cover on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Between 1909 and 1915 a high pressure fire system was installed by the Pittsburgh Valve Foundry and Construction Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shown in the photo is the iron street cover for the hydrant. These were originally painted red, then, later, chrome yellow. There are exactly 104 stars on each cover. The text reads:
Balto. Fire Dept.
Horton Hydrant
High Pressure Fire Service
P. V. F. & C. Co.
Horton Hydrant Cover, Baltimore, MD
Water hydrant cover on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Between 1909 and 1915 a high pressure fire system was installed by the Pittsburgh Valve Foundry and Construction Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shown in the photo is the iron street cover for the hydrant. These were originally painted red, then, later, chrome yellow. There are exactly 104 stars on each cover. The text reads:
Balto. Fire Dept.
Horton Hydrant
High Pressure Fire Service
P. V. F. & C. Co.