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 ...

This Sunday is your last chance to see the "City on Fire: Chicago 1871" exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. Jamie Foxx Says Leonardo DiCaprio Stopped Reading ‘Django Unchained’ Due to Script’s ...

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 burned about 3.3 square miles of the downtown area of the city, according to the Chicago Architecture Center. San Francisco’s Great Fire of 1906 destroyed 4 square ...