From what I gathered from Eric Haak:
Here's some context about a series of photographs taken on Thursday, April 26, 1962. This particular fire was a 5-11 +1 special at 2710 South Throop Street. The structure was owned by the National Plywood Company and stood where the Stevenson Expressway would eventually be built. Throughout the early 1960s, there were numerous large-scale arson fires in buildings slated for demolition to make room for the Dan Ryan and Stevenson Expressways. While I can't confirm whether this specific fire was an act of arson, the expressway construction did begin shortly after. Interestingly, this location was just a block south of Engine 28’s current station, which would be constructed around a year later. The time of the incident was recorded as 1:36 PM.
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*Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown.*
*Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown.*
*Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown.*
*Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown.*
I came across these photos while going through old archives, and they really capture the urban transformation happening in Chicago back then. It's fascinating how much the city changed over the decades, especially with projects like the expressways reshaping neighborhoods. There’s something poignant about seeing these remnants of the past juxtaposed against modern-day landmarks. It makes me wonder how many other stories are hidden behind these old structures—stories of resilience, loss, and progress.
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