Here's a message from Doug Hoyt:

I was in Escanaba, MI over the weekend and came across what’s left of the Chicago fireboat Joseph Medill. It looked like a fascinating piece of history, so I snapped a few photos. I thought it might be worth sharing with your website. Thanks for considering it.

Doug Hoyt
Chicago fireboat Joseph Medill

Doug Hoyt photo

Chicago fireboat Joseph Medill

Chicago fireboat Joseph Medill. Doug Hoyt photo

Chicago fireboat Joseph Medill

Doug Hoyt photo

For more information about the Joseph Medill, check out these links: HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

It's always interesting to see how history lingers in places you least expect. I hope these images bring some attention to this unique piece of Chicago's past.

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