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From the article: The earliest “hydrants” in New York City (dating back to the early 1700s but lasting until the late 1800s) were simply buckets of water scatt
by Zikes 11y ago
From the article:
The earliest “hydrants” in New York City (dating back to the early 1700s but lasting until the late 1800s) were simply buckets of water scattered around the five boroughs, left locked by the fire department so as to keep out thieves and vandals.
- jameshart 11y agoBut there are no reports of New York residents illicitly cracking those buckets open for fun, as claimed in the headline.