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What do you notice about life in Chicago that makes it different NY

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What's your first impression of Chicago after seeing these pictures?

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What do you think your life would be like in Chicago

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From these pictures would you rather live in Chicago or NYC

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What do you notice about the food in Chicago that makes it different from NY's food?

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what do you notice,compare NY's food with Chicago's food's

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would you like to try Chicago's food's why or why not

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What do you notice about the stadiums

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Would you want to go to a game in Chicago,if yes which one

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Whats your favorite stadium/arena

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CHICAGO FIRE ,to learn more click the photo

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CHICAGO FIRE ,to learn more click the photo

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The Great Chicago Fire burned October 8 to 10, 1871, in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago, with its frequent high winds and countless wooden structures, was prone to fires even before the "Great Fire" tore through the city. However, none was so destructive as this one. It ultimately killed 300 people and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings.

Cause of the Fire

The fire is commonly believed to have started in a cow barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O'Leary around 9 p.m. on October 8, 1871. Although folklore states that the fire began when Catherine's cow kicked over an oil lamp, no one really knows how the fire actually began.

Great Chicago Fire Starts

The weather had been unusually hot and dry in Chicago, and in a city predominately built with wood, that meant the fire spread quickly. Despite the efforts of the fire department, the fire raged throughout the night, even jumping the river. Firefighters tried to fight the massive flames with their fire hoses until the city's waterworks burned, cutting off that supply of water.

The huge fire burned for about another 24 hours essentially unchecked-consuming a large portion of the city, residential and business districts alike-until it began to burn itself out on the night of the 9th. A light rainstorm that same night helped douse the remaining flames.

Aftermath

By the 10th, when the fire was finally out, an area about 4 miles long and almost a mile wide had been burned to the ground, leaving 100,000 people homeless. Help came from cities, businesses, and individuals across the country, who donated money and food to the beleaguered city.

Despite the devastation caused by Chicago's fire, reconstruction (this time using less wood) began almost immediately. Within a little more than 20 years, Chicago rose from its ashes to become a booming city able to host the 1893 World's Fair.

Learn more about the Great Chicago Fire through historical newspapers from our archives. Explore newspaper articles, headlines, images, and other primary sources below.

Articles and Clippings about the Great Chicago Fire

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Great Chicago Fire - Topics on Newspapers.com

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The Great Chicago Fire burned October 8 to 10, 1871, in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago, with its frequent high winds and countless wooden structures, was prone to fires even before the "Great Fire" tore through the city. However, none was so destructive as this one. It ultimately killed 300 people and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings.

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What makes downtown Chicago look like NYC

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Would you rather live in downtown Chicago or NYC?

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What architecture do you like?

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https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/illinois/articles/10-unique-facts-about-chicago-you-didnt-know/

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What have you learned about the Chicago fire?Write it down