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Chicago 5-11 at 1520 S Indiana in 1974 (more)
This follow-up from Steve Redick relates to a 1974 fire incident at 1520 S. Indiana in Chicago, known as the 5-11 alarm.
In this update, Steve shares some new information he recently received. Back when the fire occurred, long-time fan Chuck Bleck was working in the insurance industry and created a detailed diagram of the event. He was kind enough to share it with Steve, along with a copy of the report that appeared in *Turnout* magazine. Chuck also provided some other valuable historical data from the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).
There are several images attached that offer insight into the event. One shows a vintage photo of a CFD Big John turret wagon, likely from the time of the fire. Another is a diagram made by Chuck Bleck, which gives a visual representation of the layout and response during the incident. Additionally, there's a typewritten summary of the fire, which might look a bit unusual to younger readers—those were created using a typewriter back then.
These materials give a rare glimpse into how the fire was documented and understood in its time. If you're interested in the history of Chicago’s fire department or the evolution of emergency response, these documents are a great resource.