Great Chicago Fire
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The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in Chicago, Illinois, United States, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed 17,000 structures across roug
An artist's rendering of the fire, by Currier and Ives. The view faces northeast across the Randolph Street Bridge.
1871 Chicago view before the 'Great Conflagration'
Aftermath of the fire, corner of Dearborn and Monroe Streets, 1871
General Philip H. Sheridan, who saved Chicago three times: the Great Fire in October 1871, when he used explosives to stop the spread; again after the Great Fire, protecting the city; and lastly in 1877 during the Chicago railroad strike of 1877, riding in from 1,000 mi (1,600 km) away to restore order.
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Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United Sta
Great Chicago Fire
…The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in Chicago, Illinois, United States, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed 17,000 structures across roughly 3.3 square…
Chicago Skyline in April 2024 b
Chicago River ferry b
Pink Line at State & Lake
Wrigley Field in line with home plate