People could drive through Chicago and sparks would be flying everywhere! The Great Chicago Fire was the greatest fire in the history of Chicago. A massive heat wave started the humongous fire. The Great Chicago Fire had spread rapidly through Chicago. The fire mad a lot of destruction in the city. People started rebuilding stores and homes very quickly. This was a very tragic event for Chicago. In Chicago during 1871 the city was ready to burn because of a massive heat wave. Many people were dying
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 Introduction The Chicago fire was a blaze of epic proportions. It consumed much of the city and took out all barriers of social class. Yet in the end the people of Chicago used the fire to build their strength and ban together. How it started The fire started on October eighth, 1871. The cause of the fire is still unproven, but a cow owned by the O’Leary family usually catches the blame. It is said that the cow knocked over a lantern and started a fire on a stack
While researching information about the Chicago’s Great Fire, I found a few facts about how it started. One day in October 1871, on a dry day, wooden buildings, streets, and sidewalks started the great flames of Chicago’s streets. The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration in Chicago, Illinois that changed Chicago forever. (History.com/topics) The Chicago Fire of 1871 burned for two days straight. It burned from October 8 to October 10, 1871 and destroyed many buildings, killed hundreds of people
It is often said that The Great Chicago Fire was one of the most destructive disasters of the 19th century. Through our history we have learned how the Great Chicago Fire started, why the fire was so server during that time, and the fires impact the city. It has been historically said that on October 8, 1871 that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern, which started the blaze and in turn lead to The Great Chicago Fire. (The Great Chicago Fire of 1871) The O’Leary family lived on the southwest
On my free time i like to watch t.v. shows. I have tons of shows that i watch but my favorite two favorite shows would most likely be Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. These two shows are connected and is produced by the same person. Chicago Fire is a Fire house called 51 in Chicago and the firefighters, Rescue Squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 are deeply committed to their rewarding and exhilarating jobs, despite the inherent danger and stressors. The truck company is led by Lt. Matthew Casey
Professor Dr. Urban 10 October 2014 Urban Chicago, Illinois. The history of the city of Chicago is a very interesting. It is a city that intrigues my curiosity because of its rich history in the United States. Chicago has been named the third popular city in the United States. Native Americans like Chief Black Hawk were first found on the land but where defeated in 1832. The name Chicago came from the native Indians naming the areas. Chicago, Illinois was founded in 1830 and grew fast.
The history of Rome is plagued with records of great fires that nearly destroyed the city from time to time. In order to fight these fires, Rome organized some of the first fire companies in history. The history of fighting fires dates back all the way to ancient Egypt where hand operated pumps may have been used to fight the fires. However, such attempts could be of limited value due to the possibility of large fires that could sweep through Rome and other cities. In 24 B.C., the Roman emperor
Fires that have shaped fire codes and safety From Ancient Roman times to well into the 19th century, fire prevention and safety were elusive goals. An early fire safety plan was well developed right after the Great fire of London. There have been many historical fires that have helped evolve methods, equipment and codes for firefighting. The impact of the Great London fire of 1966, had forever changed urban life. It had encouraged us to how we construct buildings, to the way we fight fires today
of the worst wildfire in decades, as there were a small amount of fires at that time. That evening, the fire started. Fire experts say it started in a random location in the dense, Wisconsin forest. It may seem like an ordinary fire in pictures, but it was unique. “I chanced to look either to the right or left” (Source_12); the fire got hot enough to make people have to take a chance to just look to the sides of them. The Chicago Fire started the same day. It was located about 250 miles from Peshtigo
any real opportunities, and if they can, they certainly are no longer capable of enabling it for others. Being open minded and a forward thinker can play a big role in whether there is success in pursuing the American Dream or not. Carl Sandburg’s “Chicago”