The Great Chicago Fire

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On the evening of 8 Oct 1871, a fire started in Chicago. By the evening of 10 Oct 1871, a large portion of the city lay in ashes.

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Stories

It Wasn't The Cow!

8 Oct 1871 | Chicago, Illinois

 

Michael Ahern, a Chicago Republican reporter, made fabricated the story the Mrs. O'Leary's cow started the fire.

According to Wikipedia, the fire started at 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small shed that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.

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Created by ldrew 27 Sep 2008

Chicago Tribune Reports on the Fire

Oct 1871 | Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Tribune provided on the scene reports detailing the destruction of the fire.  The front page from three issues is shown to the right.

Created by ldrew 27 Sep 2008

Destruction Unparalled in Illinois History

Oct 1871 | Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago fire was the single greatest destructive event in Illinois history.

Created by ldrew 27 Sep 2008

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