This from Bill Ruting:
I have completed my book on the history of the first 60 years of the La Grange Fire Department. This book will be interesting to anyone who enjoys reading about the early days of the fire service. Anyone interested may find more at the this website.
Thank you,
William (Bill) Ruting
Retire Chief LGFD
Steel Men and Wooden Ladders
The History of the First 60 Years of the La Grange, Illinois Fire Department by Retired Chief William Ruting
This book was written using historical records from the Village of La Grange, microfilm from the La Grange Citizen newspaper, and records from the La Grange Fire Department. For fire buffs of all types it offers a unique and comprehensive view of the development of typical suburban department. The first sixty years are rich in not only the history, but provide insight into the development of the village.
thanks Dan
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