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Vintage Chicago fire scenes
Steve Redick recently shared some vivid memories with me about fires he witnessed growing up in Chicago. He mentioned an impressive fire at a high-rise building on Montrose Avenue, another memorable blaze at a different high-rise on South Shore Drive, and a tragic fire that occurred at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Steve recalled how his father and he stood watching these events unfold, noting details like the sight of bedsheets hanging out of the windows during one particularly intense incident.
Attached here are several news clippings from those times, capturing moments from these significant fires. The first clipping shows a fire at the Montclair Hotel located at 835 West Montrose Avenue in Chicago. You can almost feel the urgency and chaos as you look at the image. Then there’s a clipping from a high-rise apartment building fire on South Shore Drive on April 12, 1970—this one seems especially striking due to its scale and impact. Another clipping highlights the same event but includes additional details about the unfolding drama. And finally, there’s a poignant photo from a fatal fire that took place at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago back on January 25, 1970.
These images not only document historical events but also bring to life personal stories tied to each tragedy. It’s fascinating to see how such moments linger in people's minds and continue to resonate through generations. Each picture tells its own story, offering insight into both the architectural challenges of the era and the resilience of those who lived through it all.