Shuttered Fire Stations Would Be Sold For New Uses

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Former Chicago Fire Department fire stations in Woodlawn and Chicago Lawn would be sold and redeveloped for new uses through proposals introduced to City Council today by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Engine Co. 122, 6858 S. Indiana Ave.
Emmanuel Community Development Corp. would renovate the two-story, 4,500-square-foot firehouse as a community and day care center. Built in 1915 and valued at $36,000, the building would be sold for $1. Total project costs are estimated at $764,000.

Engine Co. 88, 3500 W. 60th St.
Jean Paul and Laura Burgos would renovate the two-story, 5,100-square-foot firehouse as a single-family home. Built in 1910 and valued at $180,000, the building would be sold for $81,500.

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