On Saturday, the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago opened it’s doors to allow a preview of the work that has been done to date. The museum is not yet open nor is it finished but a tremendous amount of effort has taken place. There were more than 70 visitors who had the opportunity to look at an Ahrens Fox pumper, several static displays including uniforms, buckets, helmets, scale models, an old fire alarm board, artwork and photographs. The building itself looks great and the red bay doors really dress up the exterior.
The 5-11 Club Canteen offered refreshments and there were homemade pastries for snacking. Steve Redick was on-hand with a camera and has offered a few photos.
The exterior of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, which was once the quarters of Engine 123. Photo by Steve Redick
Closeup of the exterior stonework on the building which houses the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. Steve Redick photo
Historical painting which is now part of the museum collection. Photo by Stve Redick
A vintage status map from the Englewood Alarm Office. Photo by Steve Redick
Steve Redick posing with the amplifier panel which he used while working at the Englewood Alarm Office . Photo by Larry Shapiro
Steve Redick circa 1980 with the then state-of-the-art amplifier panel at the Main Fire Englewood Alarm Office. Photo Courtesy of Steve Redick
