Forgotten Chicago
Some of our oldest readers are the people over at ForgottenChicago.com.One of our favorite sections is the "Disused Police Stations" section of their site. And now they are selling framed and unframed prints of a few photos from their collection.
Stop by and look around. Some of our older readers and retirees may enjoy just browsing their entire collection of old time Chicago landmarks and architecture.Labels: general
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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I would like to obtain a quality photo of the old 25th District, later 11th District station at 4001 W. Fillmore St. suitable for framing. Any leads? If so, please contact me.
cpdfop7@yahoo.com
Neat site, it's a fave. I've always known that the building on Elston was an old station, but no idea it was closed in 1918. Off Topic: Are you aware of the trouble that "Dome Lights" is having in Philly? More on the story here: http://tinyurl.com/me92u6
the first picture would be none other than 4461 n pulaski, former home of the fighting 017. the locker rooms in basement would flood everytime their was a stiff rain. the bathroom in lobby was also unisex, an officer would have to guard the door whenever a female needed to use the head. the lock up was like a dungeon--- cell four was reserved for special guests.
In one of the last photos they "wonder how many bribes were paid" in a station on Chicago. I never saw any speculation on how many Officers died in a particular station. That would have been nicer to remember. Still a nice site.
I don't get the Public. Facinated by us, but so much animosity.
There used to be a station on the East Side. Maybe around 101st and Ewing. Anyone know the exact address?
Thank you kindly SCC!
The Sunday Trib magazine ran a piece a few years back on the old Maxwell St. station, now being used as HQ for the UIC police.
They had some great interior shots, including a picture of the detective squad, one of whom was my great uncle.
Must have been taken back in the late 50s/early 60s. It turns out that the well dressed detective back then wore a white, short sleeved shirt and a very thin black bow tie. Even saw a couple of pocket protectors.
For a moment I thought I was looking at a picture of the regional Association of Good Humor Drivers. ;)
12:33 PM
I believe it was 10120 S. Ewing (west side of street). It was called "East Side".
What about the police station that used to be at 48th and Halsted. Torn down many years ago. What district was that?
I got 3 yrs on, I work in Englewood.... No other better station in the city, 007 rangers rule!!!
RE: POLICE STATION AROUND 10ST EWING, IT WAS ON 101ST ON EWING...
DON'T KNOW EXACT ADDRESS BUT THE
SOUTHEAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY WOULD
KNOW...A 15 YEAR OLD BOY WAS KILLED RIGHT OUTSIDE BY ESCAPEE, THE KID WANTED TO BE A PO AND HUNG OUT IN FRONT EVERY DAY...THE GUYS CAUGHT THE KILLER ACROSS THE STREET... I BELIEVE HIS BROTHER WENT ON THE JOB... DeCero I THINK...NOT A GOOD OLD DAY...
"Must have been taken back in the late 50s/early 60s. It turns out that the well dressed detective back then wore a white, short sleeved shirt and a very thin black bow tie. Even saw a couple of pocket protectors."
Back then he was allowed to conduct his investigation as he saw fit, was sought for input & was fully backed by his supervisors. Nowadays it shut up, just clear your inbox & constant meddling by incomptent supervisors.
My how things have changed...
you want to see some old stations go to 021,012,013 or 023. Pieces of crap with asbestos and poor ventilation where people are sick all the time. Either close them down or build new ones.
Anonymous said...
you want to see some old stations go to 021,012,013 or 023. Pieces of crap with asbestos and poor ventilation where people are sick all the time. Either close them down or build new ones.
8/24/2009 07:12:00 AM
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Sick all the time or just on the medical?
Domelights is now shut down, for a while
I too am looking for a picture of the old 011th District Fillmore Station at 4001 W. Fillmore, where I started. Hoping someone has an
idea.
Jim Mercurio
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