Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensThe Golden Fire Hydrant
Castro District
Behold the "little giant" that saved the Mission District from the 1906 earthquake fires. This humble hydrant kept water flowing when all else failed, earning a fresh coat of gold paint every year to celebrate its heroics.
Historic landmark
1906 earthquake survivor
Mission District icon
Annual gold repainting
Tips
✨"Behold, the golden fire hydrant in its glory"
🗓️re-gilding ceremony happens every April 18th
🌳pair it with Dolores Park right across the street
The Golden Fire Hydrant
Castro DistrictOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensBehold the "little giant" that saved the Mission District from the 1906 earthquake fires. This humble hydrant kept water flowing when all else failed, earning a fresh coat of gold paint every year to celebrate its heroics.
Historic landmark
1906 earthquake survivor
Mission District icon
Annual gold repainting
Tips
✨"Behold, the golden fire hydrant in its glory"
🗓️re-gilding ceremony happens every April 18th
🌳pair it with Dolores Park right across the street