Over the span of just a few days in October 1871 ... of Chicago’s buildings were constructed hastily, often without regard for fire safety measures. The city lacked a comprehensive water ...

Fall 1871: Chicago is a tinderbox. In three months, only an inch of rain has fallen. For days a strong, hot wind has blown in from the southwest. The city of wooden buildings and raised wooden ...

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a devastating event that left ... Did you know? The Chicago Water Tower, one of the few structures to survive the fire, stands as a symbol of the city's ...

turn your eyes upward for views of the Chicago Water Tower, which survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and is the longest standing structure on Michigan Avenue. Other structural highlights ...