Dan McInerney spotted this new program coming to Chicago:
A Celebration of Chicago’s Heroes
Colorful sculptures of Chicago’s iconic fire hydrants will be placed throughout the City in tribute to the work and heroism of our beloved Chicago Firefighters. Net proceeds will benefit charities that support the families of fire victims and other fire safety programs.
THE CONCEPT
This citywide public art installation will feature oversized replicas of Chicago’s iconic standard fire hydrants designed, painted, decorated and/or dressed by noted artists, architects, and fashion and interior designers
THE HYDRANTS
A collection of 101 hydrants symbolically representing each Chicago firehouse. Locally manufactured in durable, weather-resistant white fiberglass.
Each hydrant is approx. 5’ tall.
THE FIREHOUSES
101 firehouses protect Chicago’s neighborhoods. Each firehouse is a vital part of the City’s emergency response infrastructure. Chicago firefighters have the fastest emergency response time in the nation.
SPONSORS
Sponsor a single hydrant, a series of hydrants, or the entire collection through customized category-exclusive marketing. Sponsors may choose their own artist or work with our curator to find someone to bring their brand to life.
#1 by Jim Johnson on August 10, 2013 - 7:38 AM
Was there a time when all 130 eng co, were in service where can I find out that kind of info. what eng co has been out of service the longest and what was the last one taken out. any many other questions, email me of list is ok too.
#2 by fmddc1 on August 10, 2013 - 6:33 AM
Hey Drew, They are putting them all over the city not just in front of the houses. Click where Dan’s heading is and it gives you locations. And your right, there is only 98 engine companies left I think.
#3 by Drew Smith on August 9, 2013 - 8:54 PM
What math is used to arrive at 101 firehouses? Using the index on this site I come up with more or fewer firehouses depending on what you count as a firehouse. Are those locations with special ops, the academy, etc. considerd a “firehouse” for this program? And whose idea was this? I can see people wanting to paint hydrants this way. That was popular in certain areas of the U.S.back in the 70s and 80s (anyone remember those “adopt-a-hydrant programs?” When this was done it became a game of can you find the hydrant af fires.