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Ted_Straub
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These are 4 views of a 1919 era Corey fire hydrant. This item is located presently in an abandoned rail yard near my home. I have recently sought permission to remove this item for my personal collection, of which I am awaiting a reply.
This would look really nice cleaned up, and possibly returned to its original color.
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Thank you ttomtucker, and mustangtony. I'm really hoping that permission will be granted to acquire this hydrant. It'll be a neat project to work on during the Winter!
Thank you, blunderbuss2, glad to see that you love this neat fire hydrant!!!
PhilDavidAlexanderMorris: thanks for your love on this old hydrant!!!
I have one just like it on my page, it now rests in my back yard and is a heavy beast with about 4 feet of pipe below it.
Thank you, Stonie, for your love of this item, and for your comment, too! I have left a comment on your page, re: your Corey Hydrant....
Thanks Ted
You are very welcome, my friend!
Thank you all for your loves and interest in these hydrant photos!