Engine Company 5, Truck 2

Address: 324 S. Desplaines St. Year Built: 1928 Architect: Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: October 1, 2003

Designed by noted architect Chicago Alfred Alschuler, this distinctive firehouse was built during an important period of growth for Chicago that resulted in the construction of some of the City's most ornate firehouses. Through their history and architecture historic Chicago firehouses like this one represent evolving ideas about the firehouse and fire protection in the City over time.