The aftermath saw an urgent need to rebuild ... reshaping urban planning and architecture in Chicago. Clearly, the Chicago Fire of 1871 had profound effects on its victims, forever altering ...

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a devastating event that left ... From Destruction to Innovation In the aftermath of the fire, Chicago adopted stricter building codes, mandating the use of ...

{Polk and Canal Streets], Chicago Tribune, October 10, 1871 3. 10pm - midnight The fire, fanned by the strong southwest wind, is on the move -- and terrified Chicagoans start to flee. Struggling ...