Akron Brass Mfg. No. 10 Hydrant Spanner Wrench
The firefighter's Swiss Army knife. This 1925 No. 10 spanner wrench from Akron Brass in Wooster, Ohio opened hydrants, tightened hose couplings, and started a century-long legacy — from B.F. Goodrich employees to the company that rushed equipment to Ground Zero.
Lake City Malleable Co. No. 5 Lead Casting Ladle
This No. 5 casting ladle carries Cleveland's name on its handle — made by The Lake City Malleable Co., a Cuyahoga County foundry known for industrial ladles, kitchen utensils, and elegantly cast advertising figurines.
The Canton Cake Griddle — Three-Cake Flop Griddle
Before the electric griddle, there was the flop griddle — and Canton Cake Griddle Co. of Canton, Ohio built one of the best. Three wells, a hinged flat lid, one motion: perfect pancakes, no spatula required.