Engine Company 27 - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 54.306 W 087° 38.070
16T E 447374 N 4639434
Built in 1874 and was originally home to Engine Company 27. In 1960, it became a "Civil Defense Station," which would respond to major disasters. It was finally disused in 1978 and is currently home to a store.
Waymark Code: WMCZ9H
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Mr. 0
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The above info is from forgottenchicago. At this link (visit link) they also have pictures of the firehouse's prior incarnation.

Very well taken care of for something that old!
Current Use: stores

Year Originally Built: 1874

Year Retired: 1978

Is it open to the public?: Yes, to store customers

Location: Chicago, IL
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