Great Chicago Fire

destroyed much of Chicago; it was supposedly started when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern (1871). [Am. Hist.: Payton, 141]

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Songwriter Amy Lowe and storyteller Megan Wells will recount the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

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In late 1870 or early 1871, Ward--then based in Chicago - purchased a line of goods to sell, but his entire inventory was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in October 1871.

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After a rough start -- the great Chicago fire wiped out his initial inventory of goods -- he began a long and successful run.

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