Ruud cast iron instantaneous water heater of 1823 San Jose Ave, c. 1920

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Ruud cast iron instantaneous water heater of 1823 San Jose Ave, c. 1920

Entry/Object ID

1991.7.1

Description

Acc. No. 91.7.1 Subject Category: Homes of Alameda Date or Period: C. 1920 Object: Heater, water Description: Footed, cylindrically shaped, cast iron instantaneous water heater. Double iron doors with enameled struction panels, embossed lettering stating "Ruud," & decorative designs in cast iron, compliment the exterior of the heater. Size: H-55 inches. History of Object: Water heater removed from the Herbert D. Clark residence, 1823 San Jose Avenue, Alameda. The Clark family resided in the house from 1904 to 1983. Acquired from: Paul Breitkopf Date: 4-20-1991

Interpretative Labels

Label

6/26/2020 MvL: tag: ITEM: Heater, water HISTORY: Water heater (circa 1920) from the Herbert D. Clark residence, 1823 San Jose Avenue. DONOR: Paul Breitkopf 1823 San Jose Ave. Alameda 1989