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Historic Chicago fire photos
Feb 20
From Steve Redick:
February 12, 1971 4-11 at 15th & Karlov
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This from Dennis McGuire, Jr. for #TBT:
Flash back to January 18th, 1994 when the high reached only 11 below zero, following a morning low of minus 21 and yielding a daily average temperature of minus 16. On Chicago’s south side, fire companies were battling a 2-11 in a 4 story apartment building at 8049-59 S St. Lawrence.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
More from Steve Redick:
5-27-67, 5-11 at 4523 Lexington
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More from Steve Redick:
Armory 1552 S. Michigan Ave
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Images and gallery from Steve Redick for #TBT
3-11 Alarm fire 4/14/87 at 1406 S. Halsted
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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:
Here are a few images from Thursday, April 26, 1962. The fire was a 5-11 +1 special at 2710 S. Throop St. The building was owned by the National Plywood Company and sat on the eventual path of the Stevenson Expressway. During the early 1960’s, there were several large arson fires in buildings that were scheduled to be demolished to make way for the Dan Ryan and Stevenson. I don’t know if this was the result of arson but the expressway would be built very soon after. Also, it is interesting to note that this was literally a block south of Engine 28’s current house which would be constructed a year or so later. Still time is recorded as being 1:36 in the afternoon.
Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
This from Eric Haak:
Here are six images of the well documented fire at the International Harvester Works at 26th and Rockwell back in the early 1970s. Included is a nice image of Big John working with the county courthouse in the background. I also thought it was an interesting image showing them cooling off the buildings from the radient heat. In the image that shows Engine 18 in front of the building, it is hard to see but a firefighter is holding a small child in his arms and the kid is wearing a firefighters costume. That kid probably still remembers being there even though he looks like he couldn’t been more than 5 at the time. Enjoy!
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
This from Eric Haak:
This week I thought I would share one image from four different incidents. The first is a 5-11 at 29th and LaSalle Streets on 8/26/59. The building was going to be demolished for the construction of the Dan Ryan.
A 5-11 at 29th and LaSalle Streets on 8/26/59. The building was going to be demolished for the construction of the Dan Ryan. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
The second is a 5-11 +1 Special at 3616 S. Iron on 4/4/64. A pillow manufacturer!
5-11 +1 Special at 3616 S. Iron on 4/4/64. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
The third is a 5-11 at 1816 S. Clark on 11/14/64 and was part of the infamous 72 Hour Alarm.
5-11 Alarm fire at 1816 S. Clark on 11/14/64. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
The final is a 3-11 at 4201 S. State on 8/2/66. Safe to say we will rarely ever see fires like these again. It was a different time
3-11 Alarm fire at 4201 S. State on 8/2/66. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
