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  1. The Chicago Fire is the notorious fire that burned down almost all of Chicago in 1871. The only building from the business-district that weathered the fire was the Water Tower, which is still standing today.
     
    Posted by: tofer on Apr 06, 2008 05:49 PM (0) (0) Flag
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