Great Chicago Fire of 1871

Date Range

October 8, 1871 – October 10, 1871

Title

Great Chicago Fire of 1871

What occurred

On October 8th, 1871, a massive fire erupted in Chicago's Old Town district eventually consumed and destroyed most of the city's downtown area. By the end of the fire approximately 300 people lost their lives and over 100,000 were left homeless. Despite this disaster commonly being attributed to Mrs. O'Leary's cow, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.

Location

Chicago, IL

Image Citation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire

Student name(s)

Max Levenson