Your understanding of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is incomplete without ... Public Library and churches were also devastated. The aftermath saw an urgent need to rebuild and reshape the city ...

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a devastating ... From Destruction to Innovation In the aftermath of the fire, Chicago adopted stricter building codes, mandating the use of fire-resistant ...

Over time, her alleged role in the Great Fire passes into legend. In 1997 the Chicago City Council will pass a resolution that finally absolves Mrs. O'Leary of any wrongdoing. More About the ...