Fire hydrant images from twelve states by Flying Hydrant Chief Hydrantologist Michael Lapides will be on display at the Mustard Seed Market Cafe in Montrose November 8 through January 14, 2009.

These photographs examine the ubiquitous American fire hydrant from new perspectives, an exploration of the relationship between the hydrant and it’s immediate environment. Many of these images are on permanent display at Fireman’s Hall Museum in Cape May, New Jersey.

#600 Times Square

#194 Perry's Victory Memorial Put-In-Bay

The exhibit also includes images made in 1986 at the Montrose Drive-In Flea Market, an every Sunday event for years before the development of the Montrose shopping area. These photographs focus on the goods and traders that came together every week to make the long gone Montrose Drive-In one of the most popular flea markets in northeastern Ohio.

#401 Cars at the Drive-In

#404B Lew at the Montrose Drive-In

The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe is located at 3885 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio (Cafe Hours and Driving Directions) A portion of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Learn more about the mission of the Foodbank or to make a donation. Photographs may be removed from the exhibit when purchased. See more Montrose Drive-In photos.