The siren from Navajo School is in personal possession.

No pics, but lived near it for years, used to do the monthly noon test. Was removed I believe when the A J Bayless burnt down. Thought it was a bash as but don’t think so. There was a barber shop and a dry cleaners also in the little strip there, ground is contaminated from the cleaners, still think...

HOR had a model 50 but no 50 hp motors, biggest was the 40 hp. Harry retired from his NY company but reopened in Phoenix early 60s and continues till his death.

Are you sure its a model 50?

I have one of the phoenix HOR model 50s, looks new inside, and a FS DC Roundback.
Was lucky to talk to Harrys son (Harry O. Ricci -HOR) and it is quite the story.
Miss the noon thunderbolt that was at 7th a
ve and Bethany Home at the AJ bayless

HOR SUPER SIREX

It has been interesting researching this siren. Time to pass it on to the next line of defense.

Just speculation but don't think he ever produced or sold overseas. His sirens were a lower cost than other systems so I imagine he would not have shipped overseas. Just my opinion, would like to know myself.

He meant England proper, over the pond. 😊 also note date on bottom of the advertisement, a great clue . Many air raids in the UK during WW2, perhaps the inspiration for protecting the states the same way. Harry was an Italian immigrant who came to New York City. Later retired to Phnx where he went b...

Harry O. Ricci WAS the company. Just a guy who did most of the production himself believe it or not. His son Len said he e'en had his own foundry. I consider Sirex pieces of art since they were created by basically one guy. With the The model 50, the only part not made by him was the projection cone...