This fire hydrant is not only over 40, but is over a HUNDRED years old, and it's also a HERO!
I found this story about it:
In 1906 a massive earthquake destroyed most of the city of San Francisco.
This fire hydrant is said to have been the only one functioning when fires broke out in the Mission district neighborhood following the earthquakes. Residents were able to put out the fires and they now honor their gold-painted fire hydrant every year on the day of the anniversary.
You can find the fire hydrant at the corner of Church and 20th Sts.
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08-21-2008, 04:38 PM #11
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