Extras
Investigating the Cause of the Fire
An official inquiry finds that Catherine O’Leary was not at fault for the fire.
Investigating the Cause of the Fire
The Great Chicago Fire: Introduction by Sandra Cordova Micek
Sandra Cordova Micek provides an introduction to The Great Chicago Fire.
The Great Chicago Fire: Introduction by Sandra Cordova Micek
There was a stark contrast between how Chicago’s wealthy and its working poor lived.
A City of Have and Have Nots
Chicagoans do what they can to save their homes, their possessions, and their lives.
Chicagoans Fight the Flames
After rain helps to extinguish the flames, Chicagoans take in the destruction.
The Aftermath of the Fire
11 Objects that Survived the Fire
Explore some of the objects that survived the Great Chicago Fire.
11 Objects that Survived the Fire
11 Buildings that Survived the Fire
Explore some of the buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire.