Chicago Fire Department

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History of the Chicago Fire Department
1865-1871—Chicago Fire Alarm Boxes
1858-1871—Chicago Fire Department Equipment History
1872-1923—Chicago Fire Department Equipment History
Chief Denis J. Swenie
Chicago Fire Boats
1863-1921—Fires in Chicago Statistics
The Chicago Fire Department in 1922

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The header represents the burning of the marble front block on Lake street, west of Franklin street, On August 19, 1866. The fire was an obstinate one. It originated in stores on Water street, and burned through to Lake, and presented difficulties of no ordinary character. The Fire Department, however, was equal to the work; they confined the destruction to the premises actually on fire when they reached the scene.

Painting by Louis Kurz, Chicago Illustrated, October, 1866

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