The Daily Chronicle has an article about a piece of Sycamore's history that is making a comeback. Former firefighter Jerry Taylor, now 86, recently had a nostalgic moment when he saw the 1923 Stutz fire engine for the first time in decades. The memory of his first ride on this historic vehicle still lingers with him.

It was July 2, 1952, when the Sycamore Fire Department received a call about a fire at the old East School. Though it turned out to be a false alarm, Taylor rushed out and jumped aboard the 1923 Stutz fire engine. Unfortunately, a pickup truck used by the department for grass fires accidentally hit him, resulting in a skull fracture and broken elbow. That day marked the end of his active firefighting career.

Now, the Sycamore Fire Preservation Company, led by Gene Ege, a former fire chief, is working to restore the iconic 1923 Stutz. Their goal is to raise $25,000 for the restoration. So far, they’ve raised half of that amount through donations from local residents and businesses.

If you're interested in supporting the cause, you can contact Marc Doty, the assistant fire chief, at 815-895-4514, or Gene Ege directly at 815-761-8844. You can also reach out to the DeKalb County Community Foundation at 815-748-5383 or visit their website at www.dekalbccf.org. Checks should be made payable to “Sycamore Fire Preservation Company LTD. Fund.”

To help raise more funds, the group will host a bunco dice and dinner event on September 20 at 6:15 p.m. at the Sycamore Veterans Memorial Home, located at 121 California Street. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Kris Morris at 815-762-3050.

Ege shared that a mechanic has already repaired the wooden spokes of the fire engine. However, further work is needed on the batteries and wiring to determine if the engine can be restored to operational condition for use in parades and community events.

Despite the fact that many of the firefighters who once worked with the Stutz have passed away, Ege discovered that four former Sycamore firefighters from the 1910s are still alive today.

A close inspection of the fire engine reveals the faint outline of the word “Sycamore” on its hood, a symbol of the city’s rich firefighting heritage.

Thanks Dan

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