Golden Fire Hydrant Painting Ceremony | Dolores Park

Submitted by the Event Organizer

One lonely working fire hydrant in the Mission District helped saved the city’s churches after the 1906 Earthquake. Every year on the anniversary of the quake the hydrant receives a fresh coast of gold paint in tribute.

This celebration at Church and 20th begins approximately 5:40am after the Wreath Laying at Lotta’s Fountain.

Read the story behind the Golden Fire Hydrant

2010 Great Earthquake and Fire Commemoration Events

104th Annual Wreath Laying and Commemoration
April 18, 2010
5:11 am
Location: Lotta’s Fountain, Market St. at the intersection of Kearny, Third and Geary

Golden Fire Hydrant Painting Ceremony
April 18, 2010
5:40 – 6:00 am
Location: 20th and Church Streets

Screening of the film “1906”
April 18, 2010
10 am
Location: Westin St. Francis Hotel 335 Powell St.
Free, but RSVP Required; call (323) 377-4453 for more information

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