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The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km 2 ) of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. [ 3 ]
Egon Weiner's sculpture, Pillar of Fire Egon Weiner (1906 – August 1, 1987) was a Chicago sculptor and longtime professor (1945–1971) at the Art Institute of Chicago.He was known for a 33-foot-tall (10 m) abstract bronze sculpture, Pillar of Fire, which can be found on the grounds of the Chicago Fire Academy on the spot where, legend has it, Mrs. O'Leary's cow knocked over the lantern that ...
Catherine O'Leary (née Donegan; March 1827 – July 3, 1895) was an Irish immigrant living in Chicago, Illinois, who became famous when it was alleged that an accident involving her cow had started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Born Catherine Donegan, she and her husband, Patrick O'Leary, had three children.
Chicago Fire character: First appearance: Chicago Fire: A Real Shot in the Arm (episode 8.02) Last appearance: Chicago Fire: Barely Gone (episode 12.01) Created by: Matt Olmstead: Portrayed by: Alberto Rosende: In-universe information; Gender: Male: Occupation: CFD Firefighter: Family: Unnamed Father (deceased) Unnamed Mother (deceased ...
James Patrick O'Leary (1869 – January 22, 1925) was a gambling boss and saloon owner in Chicago. His parents were Patrick and Irish-born Catherine O'Leary , in whose barn the Great Chicago Fire is alleged to have begun.
Not since Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over the lantern that allegedly started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 has the Windy City seen the likes of the fire on the #OneChicago three-way crossover.
When Chicago Fire returns tonight, it will be back in its regular 9 p.m. ET/PT timeslot after having been bumped to the 8 p.m. slot for last week’s three-part crossover with Chicago Med and ...
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