1927 Fitzhenry Guptill Fire Pump - Lanesborough, MA
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denben
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This Fire Pump is located inside the Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center in Lanesborough, MA.
Waymark Code: WMMGF2
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2014
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The informative sign reads:
"FIRE PUMP - The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used this portable water pump, along with a system of water holes, to battle woodland fires. This pump was one of many purchased to help protect the forest following the 1938 hurricane's extensive tree damage in the region. This Fitzhenry Guptill water pump was nominally portable (at 310 pounds) but, as a practical matter it was transported by truck as near to fires as possible. The men hauled the pump to a water source such as a nearby pond."
There is no admission fee at the Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center.
Address:
30 Rockwell Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
Summer hours, Memorial Day through Labor Day: from 9:00am-5:00pm.
Winter hours, September through May: 9:00am-4:30pm.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November 15 through April 15.
Type of Machine: Fire Pump
Year the machine was built: 1927
Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]
Year the machine was put on display: Not listed
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