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Old Abe

 

 

"Old Abe", probably the oldest 19th-century bronze cannon in the U.S. Was cast in Massachusetts in 1837.

 

 

To the left is a familiar photo of Volcano's "old abe" taken on May 10, 1931 when San Francisco mayor Angelo J. Rossi visited family's former home.

 

 

Old Abe wheeled temporarily out of its exhibit cage

 

 

 

 

All graphics created and owned by Ray and Cheryl Herndon