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Title |
Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck |
Description |
A reproduced photo of fire chief Tom Evert bringing out one of the fire engines for a test run. The photo is an printed copy of a Chicago Sun-Times photo December 18, 1958. Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920s. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue. |
Caption |
Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck |
Date |
December 18, 1958 |
People |
Evert, Thomas |
Search Terms |
Fire Truck Fire Station Old Station Fire Chief Park District Artisan Park 115 Ravine Ave 222 E Prospect Ave |
Collection |
Personalities |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Object ID |
Photo 2015 |