This from Tim Olk:
25 x 40 Vacant 2 Flat defensive of operations
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Posts Tagged classic Chicago fire scene photos
This from Eric Haak:
For this week I thought I would offer a bunch of Snorkel images and one Autocar. Image 1 is from a 2-11 at 4440 W. Madison on September 23, 1959. The building to the right is still there but the rest of it is all gone. Image 2 shows an Autocar working at a 2-11 at 4615 S. Wells on October 5, 1959. This was during the pre-Dan Ryan days and Wentworth Avenue can be seen in the background. Image 3 is interesting because this fire was just outside of Engine 48’s quarters at 3950 S Dearborn. It was a 5-11 on October 11, 1959. For those who are familiar with Engine 16’s old house on Dearborn (same house), you can see the bottom of the railroad bridge at the top of the image, so this was literally right outside of 48’s apron. Image 4 is from a 3-11 at 4314 S Cottage Grove on February 8, 1961 showing Snorkels 1 and 2 working together. Image 5 again shows Snorkels 2 and 3 working together at a 4-11 bowling alley fire on March 27, 1961. The address was 3818 W 26th St. Finally there is an image of a 4-11 from August 17, 1967. This building was on the northeast corner of Wentworth and Cullerton and was the International Heater Company supply warehouse. Happy Thanksgiving to all!”
2-11 Alarm fire at 4440 W. Madison in Chicago on September 23, 1959. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
An Autocar engine working at a 2-11 Alarm fire at 4615 S. Wells on October 5, 1959 in Chicago. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
A 5-11 Alarm fire on October 11, 1959 at 3950 S Dearborn Street in Chicago. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
A 3-11 Alarm fire at 4314 S Cottage Grove on February 8, 1961 in Chicago. Eric Haak photo, photographer unknown
Vintage photo of Chicago FD Snorkels 2 and 3 working together at a 4-11 Alarm fire at a bowling alley on March 27, 1961. The address was 3818 W 26th St. Eric Haak collection , photographer unknown
A 4-11 Alarm fire on August 17, 1967 at the northeast corner of Wentworth and Cullerton at the International Heater Company supply warehouse. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
This from Eric Haak:
These images come to you from the early morning hours of March 25, 1966. This was a 5-11 +1 special at 3951 South Canal Street. The building was owned at the time by the Siegmund Warner Company which produced some sort of sporting goods. The interesting thing is that the larger building that you see the fire building attched to still exists and has been vacant for a while. The 5th image shows a collapse in progress. The 6th image is taken looking north towards Pershing and both of the buildings in the background still stand. The last photo is looking west towards Normal Avenue. Still time is recorded as 0451. Hope you enjoy!
March 25, 1966. This was a 5-11 +1 special at 3951 South Canal Street in Chicago. The building was owned at the time by the Siegmund Warner Company. From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
This from Eric Haak:
This week’s blast from the past is a 5-11 from June 26, 1961. The address was 2600 S. State Street with the fire breaking out on the top floor of the 7-story, Douglas Hotel around 1:45 in the afternoon. The building at one time was a grand hotel from the 1890’s but had fallen in esteem, along with the neighborhood, and was functioning as an SRO with over 500 residents at the time of the fire. The first image is looking west across State. The last image is looking south down State Street and the Dearborn Homes housing project can be seen in the background. Three of the four Snorkels were used at this fire and two Jeep pressure rigs can be seen in the images. Enjoy!
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
From the collection of Eric Haak, photographer unknown
Vintage CFD fire scene
Oct 2
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown dates, locations, and photographers.
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer.
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer.
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer.
Previous images from Wayne’s collection were posted HERE and HERE.
Vintage CFD fire scene
Sep 29
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown dates, locations, and photographers.
Vintage Chicago fire scene From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer.
Vintage Chicago fire scene From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer.
Check HERE for a previous post.
Vintage CFD fire scene
Apr 24
From the collection of Wayne Stuart – unknown date, location, and photographer
Vintage CFD fire scene. Wayne Stuart collection
Vintage Chicago fire scene …
Jul 17
This from Eric Haak:
I thought I would share some old school photos. These were scanned and I don’t have the photographer’s name to credit as they are just part of my collection. Possibly someone who was living on the block.
Just sharing some shots of Engine 15 and 64 working a house fire some time in the late 80’s or early 90’s.
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Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown
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