Christopher Columbus statue - Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, Chicago, IL - Permanent World Fair and Expo Structures on Waymarking.com

Originally the statue adorned the Cold Storage Building at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago's Jackson Park. That structure caught fire and 17 firefighters were killed. The statue was then moved to the front of a south side fire station as a memorial to those killed. It was later moved to another station and then into storage. Now it returns for all to see (when the museum is open.)

The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the city of Chicago and its suburbs. The museum has been recently renovated and contains an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and equipment. The old fire house built in 1916, the former quarters of Engine 123, was once abandoned and abused. Now in the process of being converted to a museum.

Special visits by appointment can be arranged for schools and other groups (see contact information below).

Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
5218 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60680
877-225-7491
info@firemuseumofgreaterchicago.org

Original Name of Structure (during fair): Christopher Columbus statue Current Name of Structure: Christopher Columbus statue Architect/Designer: unknown Fair Name: World's Columbian Exposition Location: Chicago, IL, USA Year of Fair: 1893 Theme of Fair: 400 year commemoration of Columbus' discovery of America Website Proof: [Web Link] Website Reference: Not listed

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