Lincoln Square Lanes was Chicago's oldest bowling alley, located on the second floor of the structure; a hardware store occupied the ground floor. Fire was reported about half an hour after the employees of LSL left for the night. A mayday was issued when a firefighter was unaccounted for after his company was ordered out of the building and operations went defensive. He was located safe and sound and the mayday secured, but the fire continued to grow into a 3-11 conflagration. The old bowstring truss roof above the pressed tin ceiling was in before I arrived on scene to assist with the 5-11 Club canteen.
My view upon arrival, after checking in with my fellow club members:
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My view upon arrival, after checking in with my fellow club members:
American Red Cross - DAT Captain
Member 4-2-4 - 5-11 Club of Chicago
Member 4-2-4 - 5-11 Club of Chicago
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