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Skokie Illinois Model 2

Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:54 pm

Hello, I am making this post on what I believe is either a Fedelcode or an older Federal Electric Model 2 on top of the Skokie City hall. I have no Idea if this Model 2 is active or not. I live near it and never have heard it sound for testing. The Model 2 is painted a white color and is somewhat hard to see. The housing design is like a older Fedelcode Model 2 but it does not have the Fedelcode brand name on the housing which makes me think that it is an older Federal Electric model 2, but other than that, that is the only information that I know for now.

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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:59 pm

Picture/link? I looked on street and satellite view and saw nothing.

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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:42 am

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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:49 pm

I live in Evanston, I'll swing by later with my camera and see if I can get a couple decent photos. I'll post them later.
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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:15 am

Update: I drove around for a bit, the only part I was able to see was the top cone.
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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:12 am

That building looks new enough I’m inclined to think its a vent. But boy I totally see what you’re seeing.

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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:27 am

The village hall was built in 1927 so the chances of it actually being a model 2 are high in my opinion. Also I have a drone, so I could try to get some drone shots in the future.



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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:22 pm

Update: I was able to get some photos. These photos confirm that the siren is an older Federal Electric model 2.
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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:44 am

Sorry to bump this but wow! I have lived in this area my whole life, and pass this regularly and have never noticed it. I have asked my contact in the city about restoring it for them.

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Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 am

Looks to be in good condition. They avoided painting the tag, honestly refreshing to see.
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