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Address: 4600 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Year Built: 1928 Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: October 1, 2003 |
Trimmed in terra cotta, this distinctive firehouse is ornamented with Classical-style details including shields decorated with various firefighting tools. It was built during an important period of growth for Chicago that resulted in the construction of some of the City's most ornate firehouses. Through their history and architecture historic Chicago firehouses like this one represent evolving ideas about the firehouse and fire protection in the City over time.
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| 1. | Exterior view, CCL, 2003 |
