The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago, Illinois, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 …

Nov 18, 2025 · Great Chicago Fire, conflagration that began on October 8, 1871, and burned until early October 10, devastating an expansive swath of the city of Chicago. The fire, the most famous in …

Photograph Great Fire of 1871 The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 devastated downtown Chicago. This drawing illustrates hundreds of people fleeing across the Randolph Street Bridge, a structure that still …

Mar 4, 2010 · The Chicago Fire of 1871, also called the Great Chicago Fire, burned from October 8 to October 10, 1871, and destroyed thousands of buildings, killed an estimated 300 people and caused …

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 The Great Fire in Chicago – panic-stricken citizens rushing past the Sherman House, carrying the aged, sick, and helpless, and endeavoring to save family treasures. …

Oct 7, 2025 · A destroyed building is shown following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The fire was one of the largest disasters of the 19th century, burning from Oct. 8 - Oct. 10, 1871.

Aug 19, 2025 · Learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, its causes, devastating effects, and the swift reconstruction that shaped modern Chicago.

Explore the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, its causes, impact on the city, and the rebuilding efforts that shaped modern Chicago.

A Bird's-Eye View of Pre-Fire Chicago describes the remarkable growth of Chicago in the decades preceding the fire, while The Great Conflagration examines the calamity itself. The Ruined City is …

THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: OCTOBER 8-10, 1871 In October 1871, Chicago was the fourth largest city in the United States with over 334,000 residents. Over 60,000 buildings (90% made of wood) …

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 killed nearly 300 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed over $190 million worth of property, and leveled the entire central business district of the city.

Major American Fires: Great Chicago Fire- 1871 The Great Chicago Fire: Introduction Image by John R. Chapin, originally published in an 1871 issue of Harper's Weekly The Great Chicago Fire, which …