Object Record
Images
Metadata
Accession Number |
2014.10.22 |
Object Name |
Hydrant |
Tag Line |
Fire hydrant water intake cap. |
Collection |
Fire Department |
Description |
Red metal fire hydrant water intake cap. The cap has a wide round bottom with grooved sides, that allows for easier gripping. There is a pentagon shaped nut sticking up from the top of the cap, that firefighters would use to unscrew the cap. The interior of the bottom is threaded and is covered in orange rust. |
Provenance |
Rossland's original fire hall was built in 1901 and located on the corner of First Avenue and Queen Street. In its early days, two paid firemen stayed in the hall while on shift and were supported by a group of volunteer firefighters. The City of Rossland made use of the second floor for its administrative offices and council chambers shortly after the building’s completion, sharing the building with the firemen for many years. The RCMP and Ambulance Services have also occupied parts of the building at various points in time. Over the years the original Rossland Fire Hall has been home to several different operations. In the 1990s it housed the BC Fire Fighter's Museum. The Museum opened in 1992. The museum closed after only a few years of operations. Today, the Fire Hall is home to Rossland's Mook Thai restaurant. |
Material |
Metal |
Dimensions |
H-8.5 Dia-10 cm |
Search Terms |
Rossland Fire Department Rossland Fire Hall |
Subjects |
Fire Hydrant Fire Hydrant Cap Fires Firefighting Safety Firefighting Equipment |
Source |
Rossland Fire Fighters |