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Presented below are three sizes of the same hydrant model from the early 1900's.
The bonnet is cast integral with the upper barrel. The hydrants in this group
have an 1891 date on the operating nut enclosure.
Variations of several hydrant features are described in detail below.
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This first group, perhaps the oldest of the Norwoods, has
"NORWOOD ENGINEERING CO. FLORENCE, MASS" cast on the top as shown at the left.
The lack of "THE HOLYOKE" on top may indicate that these were made prior to the company's
purchase of Holyoke Iron Works.
Note that the top of the hydrant is much flatter than the top of the larger
second group below.
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1799
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location: private collection |
0052
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 6.25"V.O.
Location: Hartford, CT
© 2000, E. Kennedy |
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With this second group the top of the fire hydrant has "THE HOLYOKE" cast onto it in
large letters on one side and "NORWOOD ENGINEERING CO. FLORENCE, MASS" on
the other side as shown in the photo at left. Most Norwood hydrants have
"THE HOLYOKE" oriented to the same side of the hydrants as the nozzles (as
in the photo at the left), but a small percentage have the opposite orientation
and are so noted with each photo description.
Nozzles are leaded in unless otherwise indicated.
Some hydrants have a 4 bolt flange while others have 8 bolts;
when known this is listed.
Some hydrants have a gusseted flange while others have no gussets; those
known to have gussets are indicated.
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0807
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
1771
Nozzles: 2x 2½", screw-in
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
1355
Nozzles: 2x 2½" screw-in
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt
"NORWOOD.." on frt |
1360
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt w/gussets
Location: Massachusetts |
0806
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4" screw-in
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
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0566
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Location:
Massachusetts |
0916
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Location:
Massachusetts |
2369
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 4.25" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
0567
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt
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0809
Nozzles: 3x 2½" screw-in
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
0808
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
1354
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4" screw-in
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt
"NORWOOD.." on frt |
2284
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4" screw-in
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
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1353
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Flange: 4 bolt |
0095
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location:
Holyoke, MA
© 2000, Ethan Kennedy |
2374
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt
Note: Extra long barrel bosses |
0914
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location:
Massachusetts |
0810
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
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1356
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
0811
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt w/gussets |
1444
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5" screw-in
Size: 5.25" V.O.
"NORWOOD.." on frt
Location:
Massachusetts |
0875
Nozzles: 4x 2½" screw-in
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
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0568
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4"
Size: 6.25" V.O.
NO wording on bonnet
Location: Massachusetts |
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Holyoke Mill Yard Hydrant
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While this group of hydrants have the 1891 date like the first group shown and
"NORWOOD ENGINEERING CO. FLORENCE, MASS" on the nozzle side of the barrel; that is
where the similarity stops. This group of hydrants differ significantly from any
others on this page as follows:
Note the lack of a barrel rib above the nozzles
Note the conventional bolted flange at the lower end of the upper barrel.
Also note the lack of the larger barrel diameter above this flange where the frost
jacket "rides" on the other models.
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1763
Nozzles: 2x 2½"
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
0915
Nozzles: 2x 2½" externally gated
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location: Massachusetts |
1005
Nozzles: 3x 2½" externally gated
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location: Massachusetts |
2375
Nozzles: 3x 2½" externally gated
Size: 6.25" V.O.
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1445
Nozzles: 4x 2½" externally gated
Size: 6.25" V.O.
Location: Massachusetts |
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These hydrants have characteristics indicative of a model made after the "original model"
above and before the "later model" in the next group which follows.
Note the change to a bolted on bonnet, an example shown at the left, but of similar appearance to the original model.
The 1891 patent date present on the original model is absent from these indicating perhaps a
a 1910 or later vintage.
All hydrants have screw-in nozzles.
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1701
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5"
Size: 4.75" V.O.
Location:
New Hampshire |
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1361
Nozzles: 3x 2½" internally
gated
Size: 6.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
0812
Nozzles: 4x 2½" internally
gated
Size: 6.25" V.O.
Flange: 8 bolt |
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The wording "THE HOLYOKE" was eliminated with this model.
The name "WALKER" may be embossed on the bonnet of this model.
The name Coffin has been found on the barrel of one example.
Note the change in the style of bolted on bonnet from those shown above.
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2476
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x
3" screw-in
Size: 5.25" ? V.O.
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Photo courtesy Ken Patton
© 2007 Ken Patton |
0569
Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x
5" screw-in
Size: 5.25" V.O.
Location: Massachusetts |
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