The Great Chicago Fire occurred in Chicago in 1871 and burned most of the city to the ground. It began in a shanty shed behind some overcrowded housing. The fire is considered one of the major disasters in United States history.
The Great Chicago Fire occurred in Chicago in 1871 and burned most of the city to the ground. It began in a shanty shed behind some overcrowded housing. The fire is considered one of the major disasters in United States history.