Put into service during the Civil War era, "Long John" was Chicago's first fire engine. A spiffy new steam-powered model, the amazing vehicle was named for Chicago's mayor "Long John" Wentworth. Brother Wentworth, a member of Chicago's Oriental Lodge 33, introduced the fire engine during his term as mayor and, in turn, the city named it in his honor. Considered a near-giant in a time when the average man stood 5'7", 300 pound "Long John," at 6'6", towered over most people of his day.
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