Activities & Events
1906 Earthquake & Fire Commemoration at the Gold Hydrant "100 Years After"
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
7 AM
On April 19th, 1906, this hydrant, now known as THE LITTLE GIANT, was found to have water. A hose lead was made, and the water supply from this hydrant has been credited with stopping the conflagration from advancing any further into the Mission district.
Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, Joanne Hayes-White will begin the annual hydrant painting. Everyone present will be invited to join in and paint this famous hydrant. Other activities include civic ceremonies and a special horse drawn steam engine presentation. The SFFD Historical Society has presented this event for the last 35 years.
Note: The start time of this event coincides with the Lotta’s Fountain ceremonies. As the SFFD is involved in both events, should the fountain ceremonies extend longer than planned, the Gold Hydrant painting ceremony will begin later than the scheduled 7 am.
Cost: Free event. Public participation at event is welcome.
Location
The Gold Hydrant
20th & Church Streets
San Francisco, CA 94114