Keywords: hydrant
Item 8134
Sampson's corner of long ago, Skowhegan, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1890 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
Item 31405
Centennial Welcome Archway, Lubec, 1911
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1911 Location: Lubec Media: Postcard
Item 32811
83-85 Adams Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Catherine Reardon Style: Greek Revival Use: Dwelling & Store
Item 37462
Assessor's Record, 2-40 West Commercial Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Portland Gas Light Co. Use: Hydrant Houses
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Historic Hallowell - Basic Fire Fighting Technology
"The fire hydrant was invented in 1869 by Birdsill Holly. Finally, in the 1960’s and 70’s, the fire department used whistle blows to alert the…"
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Historic Hallowell - Cascade Hand Tub
"… taking water from a source (for example, a fire hydrant) because suction had not been discovered yet."
