From its humble beginnings in 1884 as a one-story frame building with one bay to house Hose Company 4 and its team of horses; Engine Company 78 has been the firefighting sentinel at the end of Waveland Avenue; sitting in the shadow of Wrigley Field. Using vintage photographs and moving stories from firefighters themselves; Karen Kruse captures the spirit and heroism of this historic Chicago landmark. Captain Robert F. Kruse served the Chicago Fire Department for 30 years; half of those at Wrigleyvilles Engine 78. Growing up within the tight-knit firefighting community; Ms. Kruse records the dramatic and touching stories from her fathers and his peers experiences; and combines them in this volume exploring the unique history of Lakeviews firehouse; including a foreword by Mike Ditka and preface by Fire Commissioner James Joyce. With details about little known historic districts and a brief guide to Chicagos cemeteries and their relations to firefighters; A Chicago Firehouse: Stories of Wrigleyvilles Engine 78 relays in first-hand accounts some of Chicagos most fiery tragedies; the brave men who battled them; and the diversity of the neighborhood that housed them.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great series of books!By So Cal MelI really love this series of books. I moved to San Diego a few years ago and wanted to learn a bit more of the history of areas I spend a lot of time in. A plus on this La Jolla version is that they also offer it on Kindle so I can take it along with me if I want to read about specific points while out on a walk or entertaining visitors. That is a huge plus and Id love to see other titles in the series also offered on Kindle for this purpose.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. La Jolla. "the Jewel"By hutchI was born in La Jolla in 1941 and lived in the Pacific Beach and Crown Point area for 33 yrs. The pictures bought back memories of what I remember growing up over the years. I have notified both friends and family about the book and they are in the process of purchasing as well.........0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Former Resident Fascinated by La Jolla in the late 1800sBy Joan L. DeasonSome of the estates were still in place in the 40s and 50s and my father was stationed at Camp Kallen early in WWII. The hills around me were mostly bare of homes. It was fascinating to learn about the early residents and their contributions to the community. It is still a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
