Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (former Engine Company 104) is a landmark in Chicago, Illinois, and a filming location for Backdraft (1991). Built in 1905.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Backdraft (movie, 1991) — as The former Engine Co.
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15844, SRC-15846 - Built in 1905
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15847, SRC-16840, SRC-17260
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15844 — https://www.itsfilmedthere.com/2010/01/backdraft.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15846 — https://www.firehouse.com/stations/video/12026762/chicago-fire-station-featured-in-backdraft-destroy (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15847 — https://www.chicagofirehouse.com/about-us/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16840 — https://webapps1.chicago.gov/landmarksweb/web/landmarkdetails.htm?lanId=11975 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17260 — http://glessnerhouse.blogspot.com/2014/12/fire-damages-chicago-firehouse.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Backdraft filmed?
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (former Engine Company 104), in Chicago, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Backdraft.
Where is Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (former Engine Company 104) located?
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (former Engine Company 104) is located in Chicago, Illinois.