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Historic Chicago fire photos
This message comes from Eric Haak:
This week, I wanted to share four different fire incidents captured in photographs. The first one is a 5-11 alarm at 29th and LaSalle Streets on August 26, 1959. The building was scheduled for demolition to make way for the construction of the Dan Ryan Expressway. These kinds of scenes were common back then, as urban development was rapidly changing the city landscape.
Here’s another image from a 5-11 +1 Special incident at 3616 S. Iron on April 4, 1964. It was a pillow manufacturing plant, which makes this event even more unique. Firefighters had to deal with a wide range of situations, and industrial fires were often complex due to the materials involved.
The third photo shows a 5-11 alarm at 1816 S. Clark on November 14, 1964. This was part of the infamous 72-Hour Alarm, a period when multiple fires occurred in quick succession, testing the limits of the fire department. It was a challenging time for emergency responders, and these events left a lasting impression on those who lived through them.
Finally, we have a 3-11 alarm at 4201 S. State on August 2, 1966. These types of large-scale fires are almost unheard of today, thanks to improved building codes, better fire prevention, and modern firefighting techniques. It was a different era, where fires like these were more frequent and often more severe.
All images are from the Eric Haak collection, with the photographer unknown. These photos not only capture historical moments but also give us a glimpse into the past—when fire was a more constant presence in the city.