The Burning of Chicago | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

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The Burning of Chicago

The Burning of Chicago | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
Bird's-eye view of the Chicago fire of October 8, 1871. The hand-colored lithograph was published by Currier and Ives.
DESCRIPTION
Bird's-eye view of the Chicago fire of October 8, 1871. The hand-colored lithograph was published by Currier and Ives.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:4604
Creation Date:circa 1871
Creator Name:Currier and Ives
City:Chicago
County:
State:Illinois
Collection Name:International Harvester Company advertising literature, 1832-1984
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6419.129 (3)
Original Dimensions:14.75 x 10.75 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Size of the original excluding border and title is 12 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches.
SUBJECTS
Church buildings
Fires
Dwellings
Central business districts
Cities and towns
Bird's-eye views
Railroads
Sailing ships
Ships
Michigan, Lake

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