This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Two views of the BIFD.  The first taken in October 1907.  Looking west on Vermont St. in front of the fire station.  The second taken in 1976 looking east.  Photos courtesy of Blue Island Historical Society. 
Mike Summa
Blue Island Fire Department circa 1976

From the Blue Island Historical Society

Blue Island Fire Department circa 1907

From the Blue Island Historical Society