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Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (more)

Jan 18

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More photos from the Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt1)

Hi,

I just found your blog as I was searching for old photos of the Goldblatts fire. I grew up in Des Plaines in the Craig Manor subdivision at the corner of Wolf & Central Roads. We could see the fire from our house and quickly drove over there. I was 14 at the time and had a cheap old camera and took these photos myself. You may share them anywhere.

Please attribute them to: Carole (formerly of Des Plaines)

~Carole

Photo courtesy of Carole (formerly of Des Plaines)

New book featuring northern Illinois fire departments

Apr 11

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Tim Olk’s book entitled Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photography is almost here!

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book about northern illinois fire departments

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Download the flyer.

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Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt3)

Mar 27

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Images from Steve Redick from the Goldblatt’s Department Store fire in the winter of 1977.

Glenbrook FPD Pierce Snorkel working at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

American LaFrance Aero Chief Snorkel at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

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Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt2)

Mar 22

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Images from Larry Shapiro on one extremely cold Sunday in February of 1977 at the 4th Alarm Goldblatt’s fire in Mount Prospect.

Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo

Another shot of the Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo

A canvas tarp was used to protect parts of the unit from the water spray that subsequently froze. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenbrook Snorkel shown with two Mount Prospect engines in their former yellow and white colors. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo

The Glenbrook FPD was a recent name change for the Glenview Rural FPD seen on the Snorkel boom. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt14)

Jan 27

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Unofficial rundown of companies and times for the 5-11 Alarm with 2 specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.

rundown list of units sent to fight the large warehouse fire in Chicago 1-22-13

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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt7)

Jan 24

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More images from the massive fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.

A large gallery of images by Larry Shapiro is HERE.

Steve Redick video, with images to follow:

The building at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue fully involved with flames through the roof. The header was visible for miles and flames in the sky were visible from the Dan Ryan Expressway near Roosevelt Avenue. Steve Redick photo