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Throwback Thursday: Painted Fire Hydrants in Carlsbad

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Painted Fire Hydrants in Carlsbad

 

Colorful fire hydrant in Carlsbad Village

 

These fire hydrants are from the adopt-a-fire-hydrant program in Carlsbad Village from 2005. Local business owners were encouraged to "adopt" a hydrant and have it painted by a local artist.

 

Funds ($300, $400, or $400) varied based on where the hydrant was located, and, in part, were used to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. About 25 hydrants were painted. Adoptees had to provide the artist and ideas, but paint was donated by Denault's True Value Hardward in the Village.

 

painted Carlsbad Village fire hydrant

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Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Realty Center - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Wow I wish we had these and I want one out front of my house!

Apr 19, 2018 07:55 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

What a great idea, it is creative and it will bring a smile on the face of someone walking by.  A

Apr 19, 2018 07:59 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

I love this idea. What a wonderful way to add color and whimsy to the downtown area. 

Apr 19, 2018 08:08 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Nice way to dress up the hydrants.  My area made faces of dogs on them

Apr 19, 2018 08:27 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Those are very cool, so many artistic people in the world that make it a better place to live!

Apr 19, 2018 09:12 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Jeff - this really adds communtiy involvement and color to the local community.  Is it still being done?

Apr 19, 2018 10:05 AM
Margaret Goss
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

Such a fun idea for the community. About twenty years ago we had cows everywhere. Yes, full size sculptures of cows that were painted and placed around town and in people's gardens.

Apr 19, 2018 01:41 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks Nina Hollander  It was hard to pick which ones to use. I have others, too. It's always fun to see them.

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:08 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I do as well Bob "RealMan" Timm . And we have a fair amount of it to enjoy.

Hi Beth Atalay  - I thought this project was a terrific idea, and clearly many businesses did as well!

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:10 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That WOULD be fun wouldn't it Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® ?!

It was VERY creative, and I have seen people out taking pictures of them regularly Ron and Alexandra Seigel They are certainly more visually appealing and easy to post when needed!

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:12 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

These hydrants along with the utility boxes add a lot to the Village landscape.

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:13 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That's certainly appropriate William Feela  Any photos?

Agreed Brian England  And I really enjoy the public art in the communities.

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:14 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Grant Schneider 

I think all the hydrants in the Village were painted, but I haven't seen any outside that general area. Or maybe just have not noticed!

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:21 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Margaret Goss 

Yes I remember reading about this online. That must have been fun to see in person!!

Jeff

Apr 19, 2018 05:24 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff loved this post, my question is are they still doing it? I hope so, what a great way to support a wonderful cause, Endre

Apr 19, 2018 06:18 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jeff. Oh my, how creative fun and absolutely worthwhile as well.

Apr 20, 2018 06:29 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

How creative that is. Fire hydrants cannot be painted in my area. It is a finable offense.

Apr 20, 2018 08:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, do share more of these, Jeff - they're fabulous! I love the cause and keeping artists busy, nips two birds with one stone...plus the publc benefits by getting to enjoy them too!

Apr 20, 2018 11:06 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler, CRS - I love this post and the creativity is beautiful. But the meaning behind them goes deeper. The very idea of having a purpose, to "benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund," makes it even more valuable. I hope it won't be long before painted hydrants are popping up all over and perhaps even going to Auction. 

Apr 22, 2018 02:06 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Those are very good but I hope it does not confuse the dogs who need that object of interest.

Apr 22, 2018 05:40 PM
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