It looks like galvanized iron pipe that has been stubbed off with the plug. They would have done that when it was retrofitted for the other heating system. I would say it is a gas line but probably for a stand alone heater on the floor. I have a similar gas pipe that comes through low in the wall for a wall mounted heater in my old house.
Harding Polk II
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From: Stacy Kozakavich <[log in to unmask]>
To: HISTARCH <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tue, Dec 11, 2012 1:49 pm
Subject: Utility Connections?
Hi all,
This is a bit tangential to archaeology as it deals with the old operating
ystems of an extant house, but I'm sure there will be many people on this list
ith the experience and expertise to answer this question:
I'm trying to figure out what a couple of old utility/service connections are in
he second-floor bedrooms of a 1911 house in the San Francisco Bay area.
Pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/105553509479038352556/Utilities?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCK6Nzfby4rTl0QE&feat=directlink
I know I *should* know what these are, but am drawing a blank - they don't
uite look like water/steam heat system pipes as they're narrow diameter and
here aren't any other traces of past radiators on the walls or floor. They seem
oo close to the floor to be connections for gas lighting.
Anyone recognize these?
Thanks in advance,
tacy Kozakavich
akland, CA