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
