April 25, 2024
Code 3 Chicago Wrigleyville Luverne Pumper 78 50
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This model is in new condition.This was displayed. This unit is new in the original display box, and has never been removed. This model does NOT have the original white cardboard shipping sleeve Code 3 Chicago Wrigleyville Luverne Pumper 78 50 Code 3 Chicago Wrigleyville Luverne Pumper - 78 Scale: 1/64 Release: May 2000 Edition Quantity: 5,000 Engine 78 of the Chicago Fire Department was organized on December 31,1894 in an area of the city formerly known as the Town of Lakeview. The company's first Captain was George B. Miller. Equipment consisted of an Ahrens steam fire engine capable of pumping 650 gallons per minute drawn by two horses and a separate horse drawn hose wagon carrying 650 feet of 2 ½' hose. Partial motorization came in 1912 when Engine 78 received a Harder Chemical and Hose Wagon which they operated until 1915.During November 1915 Engine 78 moved into a new fire station located at 1052 West Waveland Avenue where they have remained in service for the last 84 years. This firehouse was the first in Chicago designed for motorized fire apparatus and no stable for the horses was provided. New construction was occurring across the street that would affect the neighborhood for all time. A modern ball park was being erected to house the Whales of the Federal League, and since 1916 the Cubs of the National League.
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