More images from the collection of Bill Freidrich depicting CFD fires from the early 1960s:

July 9, 1962 is the date on the photo of the Zenith Restaurant. I believe this was at Belmont and Central. The other was a 5-11 at the bowling alley at 1542 W. Devon Avenue on August 5, 1961.

Chicago Fire Department extra alarm 5-11 fire 1961

Chicago Fire Department extra alarm fire 5-11 1962

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