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Historical Society Celebrates Lemont Fire District's 125th Anniversary

Tuesday's "Fire and Ice" program will feature a new exhibit and documentary on the Lemont Fire Protection District, as well as a look back at the old Lemont Ski Hill.

The Lemont Area Historical Society will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Lemont Fire Protection District on Tuesday with a special viewing of a new exhibit and narrated documentary.

"Fire and Ice" will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lemont Historical Society Museum (Old Stone Church), 306 Main St.

The event will feature a narrated exhibit and video documentary celebrating the history and achievements of the Lemont Fire Department and the Lemont Fire Protection District. Commentary will be provided by Richard Stech, a retired assistant chief.

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The Lemont Fire Department was incorporated on March 14, 1886, following the completion of the town's water main system. The department consisted of two companies of 11 men each. They operated out of two houses until 1956, when the department moved to 416 Main St.

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By 1973, the Lemont Fire Protection District had grown to employ 52 active members and cover 33 square miles in Will, DuPage and Cook counties. In 1976, Fire Station 1 was constructed on New Avenue to accommodate the growth.

Today, the district covers an area of approximately 40 square miles, serving the Village of Lemont and portions of Woodridge, Darien, Bolingbrook and Homer Glen.

Tuesday's event will also feature the old Lemont ski slope, located at Lemont and Bluff roads. Photos and video from the 1960s will be shown, courtesy of Andrew Curelewski and the Lemont Historical Society.

For more information on the event, call 630-257-2972 or visit www.lemonthistorical.org.


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