We discuss the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.  Was the cow to blame and if not, why have people pinned the disaster on a poor Irish woman?  Come learn about the background of the fire, what really happened, and what became of Mrs. O'Leary.

We discuss the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Was the cow to blame and if not, why have people pinned the disaster on a poor Irish woman? Come learn about the background of the fire, what really happened, and what became of Mrs. O'Leary.

We discuss the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.&nbsp; Was the cow to blame and if not, why have people pinned the disaster on a poor Irish woman?&nbsp; Come learn about the background of the fire, what really happened, and what became of Mrs. O'Leary.

158 - The Great Chicago Fire

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