cted, to form a gridiron system, Twelve lengths of 300 feet of 21%4-inch fire department hydrants such a showing seems inconsistent. (Experi- by six cross lines running north and south. hose were connected with two hydrants on Broad ments made by Mr. S. A. Charles would indicate that One main is… … Broad Street, 155, with twelve streams thrown 175 A Water Tower at Work. feet. The opening of the hydrant at 6th and Race There are 139 specially constructed hydrants on the from 190 to 195 pounds pressure at the pumps, three of Streets discharging through 50 feet of 3%4-inch hose system, with two…
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