On this date in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire ended after burning for two days. Here are some things you may not have known about it. • The fire started at about 9 p.m. on October 8, 1871, in or near a barn owned by the O’Leary family at 137 DeKoven Street. • The fire burned about 3.3 square miles […]

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