Great Chicago Fire, Oct. 9, 1871. People escape
Great Chicago Fire, Oct. 9, 1871. People escape across the bridges over the Chicago River, a few with some belongings, but most without. The fire left 100, 000 homeless and killed an estimated 300 people. This view is from the west bank of the Chicago River
Picture No
13125394
Media ID
45374446
Size
3000px x 2287px
(2.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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