| R. S. Chapman - San Francisco, CA | Click pictures for closeups |
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We've just discovered a couple of old R. S. Chapman hydrants on a salvage dock.
They came from a residential area that was annexed by Oakland before the
turn of the century. The casting style suggests they were made around the 1870s.
All markings appear on Chapman's unique domed bonnet. If you have any information regarding this company or the fire hydrants manufactured by it, please Email Us. FHO# 0627b |
(Bonnet View)
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Restored hydrants are from the Willis Lamm Collection.
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FHO# 0627 Model: Single 2½ Date: 1870s Location: Oakland, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm
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FHO# 0635 Model: Double 2½ Date: 1890s Location: Oakland, CA Photo: © 2000, Willis Lamm
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