Vintage Chicago 5-11 Alarm fire, 4-26-62

This message comes from Eric Haak:

Here are some photos taken on Thursday, April 26, 1962. The fire was a 5-11 alarm at 2710 S. Throop Street. The building belonged to the National Plywood Company and was located along the future route of the Stevenson Expressway. During the early 1960s, there were several major arson fires in buildings that were set to be demolished for the Dan Ryan and Stevenson Expressways. While I’m not certain if this fire was the result of arson, it occurred just before the expressway construction began. It’s also interesting to note that this location was just one block south of where Engine 28's station would eventually be built a year or so later. The time recorded is 1:36 p.m.

These images offer a rare glimpse into a moment in Chicago’s history—when urban development was rapidly changing the cityscape. The fire, captured in these photographs, stands as a reminder of the challenges faced by firefighters during that era. It also highlights the broader context of how cities evolved through infrastructure projects like the Stevenson Expressway. Eric Haak’s collection preserves these moments, giving us a window into the past and helping us understand the stories behind the structures that once stood.

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