Tag: 1871

  • Great Chicago Fire: Five Things You Didn’t Know

    On this date in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire ended after burning for two days. Here are some things you may not have known about it. • The fire started at about 9 p.m. on October 8, 1871, in or near a barn owned by the O’Leary family at 137 DeKoven Street. • The fire…