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Address: 5349 S. Wabash Ave. Year Built: 1927-1928 Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: October 1, 2003 |
This distinctive firehouse was the first of seven ornate firehouses built in the late 1920s during an important period of growth for Chicago. It is trimmed in terra cotta and ornamented with Classical-style details. 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 |
