Historic Chicago fire photos

Here's a message from Eric Haak:

This week, I wanted to share four different images from various fire incidents. The first one is from a 5-11 alarm at 29th and LaSalle Streets on August 26, 1959. The building was scheduled for demolition to make way for the Dan Ryan Expressway.

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 image is from a 5-11 +1 Special incident at 3616 S. Iron on April 4, 1964. Interestingly, it was a pillow manufacturer’s building that caught fire.

5-11 +1 Special at 3616 S. Iron on 4/4/64. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

The third photo comes from a 5-11 alarm at 1816 S. Clark on November 14, 1964, which was part of the infamous 72-Hour Alarm, a series of fires that tested the city's emergency response.

5-11 Alarm fire at 1816 S. Clark on 11/14/64. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

The final image is from a 3-11 alarm at 4201 S. State on August 2, 1966. These kinds of large-scale fires are rare today. It really was a different time in terms of fire safety and urban development.

3-11 Alarm fire at 4201 S. State on 8/2/66. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

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