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Historic Chicago fire photos

From Steve Redick;

unknown fire on Chicago’s south side

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Historic 1967 McCormick Place fire (more)

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aftermath of the McCormick Place fire

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Historic 1967 McCormick Place fire (more)

From Steve Redick:

McCormick Place, the 1960 exposition hall was destroyed in a spectacular fire on January 16, 1967, despite being thought fireproof by virtue of its steel and concrete construction.

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Vintage 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 7-6-70

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 5-11 Alarm fire at 1748 N Ashland Avenue in Chicago July 6, 1970

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Chicago Fire Department history

From Steve Redick:

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This from Steve Redick:

An awesome color graphic from 1951 – Fireboats in action

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT

Came across this photo from a CFD 3-11 at 5730-36 N. Western Avenue, 7-18-80

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Chicago Fire Department history

From Steve Redick:

EMS in 1953

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Chicago Fire Department history

From Steve Redick

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Chicago Fire Department history

From the Clintonville Chronicle:

 

thanks Martin

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