Golden Fire Hydrant, Mission District, San Francisco, California

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This was the only hydrant in the neighborhood functioning after the 1906 earthquake. Its use succeeded in stopping the fires from destroying more of the Mission District. The "horse ball" at the top of the hydrant allowed firemen to tie off their horses when fighting a fire.

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Size: 3019px × 4528px
Location: 3899 20th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Photo credit: © Matthew Kiernan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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