Drawing of a gravity flusher used in the sewer system, 1889
Entry/Object ID
2002.80.14
Description
Acc. No. 02.80.14
Subject: Sewers
Date or Period: 1889
Object: Drawing
Description:
Hand-drawn schematic in black-colored ink on pale gray-colored polished linen paper with bold-printed caption, “Alameda Automatic Gravity Flusher”.
Size: L13-1/4 x W17-1/2 inches.
History:
Drawing of a gravity flusher used in the sewer systems in the City of Alameda. Flusher manufactured by the Pacific Flusher Co. and patented October 15, 1889.
This collection of maps, etc., found in the attic of City Hall prior to the rehabilitation and seismic upgrades in the late 1990's.
Acquired From: City of Alameda
Date: 7/28/02
