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The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Stock Photo

RMHRP6N7–The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Chicago in flames: Scene at Randolph Street Bridge - The Great Chicago FIre October 10, 1871 Stock Photo

RMBMMG6A–Chicago in flames: Scene at Randolph Street Bridge - The Great Chicago FIre October 10, 1871

The Great Fire at Chicago, Currier & Ives, Lithograph, October 8, 1871 Stock Photo

RMCXY2HP–The Great Fire at Chicago, Currier & Ives, Lithograph, October 8, 1871

1871 Chicago Tribune front page Great Chicago Fire Stock Photo

RMH9N727–1871 Chicago Tribune front page Great Chicago Fire

Ruins Along Wabash Avenue after Great Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, Circa 1871 Stock Photo

RMD6FE25–Ruins Along Wabash Avenue after Great Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, Circa 1871

Chicago Fire of 1871, Bigelow House (NBY 1602) Stock Photo

RMM77PNW–Chicago Fire of 1871, Bigelow House (NBY 1602)

Courthouse Square engulfed in flames during the Chicago Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FDXC–Courthouse Square engulfed in flames during the Chicago Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut

RMD88H96–CHICAGO FIRE 1871

The 1896 caption reads: 'Facsimile of the Autograph Telegram from General Sheridan to Secretary of War announcing the Great Fire at Chicago—in collection of CF Gunther.” The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. Stock Photo

RF2NGY4M4–The 1896 caption reads: 'Facsimile of the Autograph Telegram from General Sheridan to Secretary of War announcing the Great Fire at Chicago—in collection of CF Gunther.” The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871.

RMDPBA93–CHICAGO FIRE 1871

City Hall and Courthouse on October 8 and October 13, 1871, before and after the Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago, Illinois. Stock Photo

RF2DAEW9J–City Hall and Courthouse on October 8 and October 13, 1871, before and after the Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago, Illinois.

CHICAGO FIRE, 1871. /nMrs. Catherine O'Leary is horrified as her cow kicks over a lamp in her DeKoven Street barn on Chicago's West Side, 8 October 1871, the legendary cause of the subsequent Great Fire at Chicago. Wood engraving, late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMFFAHJ9–CHICAGO FIRE, 1871. /nMrs. Catherine O'Leary is horrified as her cow kicks over a lamp in her DeKoven Street barn on Chicago's West Side, 8 October 1871, the legendary cause of the subsequent Great Fire at Chicago. Wood engraving, late 19th century.

1871 Chicago fire destruction map Stock Photo

RMDGY1KM–1871 Chicago fire destruction map

The Great Fire of Chicago, 1871. Firemen doing their utmost to control the flames. Stock Photo

RM2K01MW5–The Great Fire of Chicago, 1871. Firemen doing their utmost to control the flames.

RMBGJW2N–CHICAGO GREAT FIRE OF 1871

Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Chicago Fire Academy, built on the spot where where the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 began. Stock Photo

RF2F51HX0–Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Chicago Fire Academy, built on the spot where where the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 began.

This 1899 illustration shows: “Burning of Chicago - Greatest Fire in History.” 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 of the city, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. Stock Photo

RF2GDHRH0–This 1899 illustration shows: “Burning of Chicago - Greatest Fire in History.” 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 of the city, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless.

Map of Chicago in 1868, Vechten, Van. Stock Photo

RMR4KG1W–Map of Chicago in 1868, Vechten, Van.

Citizens escaping across the Randolph Street bridge during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which burned from October 8 to October 10 and destroyed an area of about 6.5 kilometers by 1.5 kilometers wide (approximately 4 miles by 1 mile). 300 people died. 100,000 people were left homeless. The disaster led to a construction boom. After a work published by Currier and Ives. Stock Photo

RM2H336JK–Citizens escaping across the Randolph Street bridge during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which burned from October 8 to October 10 and destroyed an area of about 6.5 kilometers by 1.5 kilometers wide (approximately 4 miles by 1 mile). 300 people died. 100,000 people were left homeless. The disaster led to a construction boom. After a work published by Currier and Ives.

RMHRP43B–The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

The Great fire at Chicago October 9th 1871. View from the west side Stock Photo

RMBMXCN5–The Great fire at Chicago October 9th 1871. View from the west side

Chicago fire views: Clark Street., still image, Stereographs, 1871 Stock Photo

RM2CTD83E–Chicago fire views: Clark Street., still image, Stereographs, 1871

The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west side. Stock Photo

RM2DB2NXC–The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west side.

Chicago fire views: Field, Leiter & Co.'s store., still image, Stereographs, 1871 Stock Photo

RM2DCJ32W–Chicago fire views: Field, Leiter & Co.'s store., still image, Stereographs, 1871

The designated historical site where the Great Chicago Fire started in 1871, ca. 1948. Stock Photo

RMM44W9Y–The designated historical site where the Great Chicago Fire started in 1871, ca. 1948.

Camp for Chicago Fire victims on Lake Michigan shore near Lincoln Park 1871. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FDX9–Camp for Chicago Fire victims on Lake Michigan shore near Lincoln Park 1871. Hand-colored woodcut

Palmer House mounted with: Ruins of the Chicago Fire, 1871., Lovejoy & Foster, about 1870 and 1871, Albumen silver print Stock Photo

RMW52B11–Palmer House mounted with: Ruins of the Chicago Fire, 1871., Lovejoy & Foster, about 1870 and 1871, Albumen silver print

Refugee Camp After Great Chicago Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, 1871 Stock Photo

RMDP4YGC–Refugee Camp After Great Chicago Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, 1871

The Great Fire of Chicago in 1871 Stock Photo

RMD85WY0–The Great Fire of Chicago in 1871

Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. ruins; Copelin & Hine; October 9, 1871; Albumen silver print Stock Photo

RMPPYT5H–Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. ruins; Copelin & Hine; October 9, 1871; Albumen silver print

CHICAGO: FIRE, 1871. /nThe Great Fire in Chicago, 8-10 October 1871. Contemporary lithograph. Stock Photo

RMFF7GPG–CHICAGO: FIRE, 1871. /nThe Great Fire in Chicago, 8-10 October 1871. Contemporary lithograph.

RMDGY1JD–1871 Chicago fire destruction map

The Great Fire of Chicago, 1871. Citizens fleeing the fire across the Randolph Street Bridge. Stock Photo

RM2K01MYJ–The Great Fire of Chicago, 1871. Citizens fleeing the fire across the Randolph Street Bridge.

Destruction of Chicago by Fire, Oct. 1871 Stock Photo

RMER7F27–Destruction of Chicago by Fire, Oct. 1871

CHICAGO GREAT FIRE OF 1871 facing northeast across the Randolph Street Bridge Stock Photo

RMBFY9T6–CHICAGO GREAT FIRE OF 1871 facing northeast across the Randolph Street Bridge

The great fire at Chicago, Octr. 8th 1871 Stock Photo

RMER737B–The great fire at Chicago, Octr. 8th 1871

Chicago, Illinois, USA. The bronze sculpture entitled Pillar of Fire by Egon Weiner sits in front of the Chicago Fire Academy. Stock Photo

RMM996T0–Chicago, Illinois, USA. The bronze sculpture entitled Pillar of Fire by Egon Weiner sits in front of the Chicago Fire Academy.

The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west Stock Photo

RMER99AJ–The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west

RMHRP43C–The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Chicago after the fire - October 1871 - Print shows the destruction caused by the fire Stock Photo

RMBEH2GR–Chicago after the fire - October 1871 - Print shows the destruction caused by the fire

Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. Court House, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print Stock Photo

RMW522AP–Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. Court House, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print

Illustration titled The Burning of Chicago during the Fire of 1871. Stock Photo

RF2DAETXW–Illustration titled The Burning of Chicago during the Fire of 1871.

An old engraving of The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 from the waterfront. It is from an American history book of 1895. The conflagration burned in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA during October 8–10 that year. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighbourhood southwest of the city centre. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction contributed to the devastation. The fire destroyed much of central Chicago. Stock Photo

RM2RGG3BG–An old engraving of The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 from the waterfront. It is from an American history book of 1895. The conflagration burned in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA during October 8–10 that year. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighbourhood southwest of the city centre. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction contributed to the devastation. The fire destroyed much of central Chicago.

CHICAGO before the great fire of 1871 Stock Photo

RMHEX25N–CHICAGO before the great fire of 1871

Flaming buildings and boats aong the Chicago River during the Great Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMADWBWF–Flaming buildings and boats aong the Chicago River during the Great Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut

RMC2JRNY–The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west side

Panic-Stricken Crowd during Great Chicago Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, 1871 Stock Photo

RMDP4YBM–Panic-Stricken Crowd during Great Chicago Fire, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Hand-Colored Lantern Slide, 1871

RMD85WYA–The Great Fire Of Chicago In 1871

The Great Fire in Chicago, Group of Refugees in the Street, Drawn by C.S. Reinhart, Harper's Weekly, October 28, 1871 Stock Photo

RMKEBK7K–The Great Fire in Chicago, Group of Refugees in the Street, Drawn by C.S. Reinhart, Harper's Weekly, October 28, 1871

Philo Carpenter (February 27, 1805 – August 7, 1886) was Chicago, Illinois' first pharmacist, and an outspoken abolitionist. His Christian faith and anti-slavery convictions led him to form a new church in Chicago, First Congregational, and to help form and lead the Chicago chapter of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He was a member of the Chicago Theological Society and was managing director of the Chicago Bible Society. In the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Carpenter organized the Relief and Aid Society. Stock Photo

RMM905DR–Philo Carpenter (February 27, 1805 – August 7, 1886) was Chicago, Illinois' first pharmacist, and an outspoken abolitionist. His Christian faith and anti-slavery convictions led him to form a new church in Chicago, First Congregational, and to help form and lead the Chicago chapter of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He was a member of the Chicago Theological Society and was managing director of the Chicago Bible Society. In the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Carpenter organized the Relief and Aid Society.

1871 Harper's Weekly back page Great Chicago Fire Stock Photo

RMH9N70Y–1871 Harper's Weekly back page Great Chicago Fire

RMMKJ6J2–Great Chicago Fire

RMG3BM19–Great Fire of Chicago

The Couch Tomb in Lincoln Park is a remnant of the old city public cemetery and should have been relocated after the 1871 Chicago Fire. Stock Photo

RFPGEYWP–The Couch Tomb in Lincoln Park is a remnant of the old city public cemetery and should have been relocated after the 1871 Chicago Fire.

Chicago fire views: Field, Leiter, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHN7RC–Chicago fire views: Field, Leiter, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library.

Chicago, Illinois, USA. A training tower at the Chicago Fire Academy, the school that trains the city's firefighters and investigators. Stock Photo

RF2F51HYD–Chicago, Illinois, USA. A training tower at the Chicago Fire Academy, the school that trains the city's firefighters and investigators.

1874 view of the city of Chicago showing the waterfront on Lake Michigan, and the newly re-built city following the 1871 Chicago Fire. Stock Photo

RMBTJNBY–1874 view of the city of Chicago showing the waterfront on Lake Michigan, and the newly re-built city following the 1871 Chicago Fire.

RMHRP43D–The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

The great fire in Chicago - panic stricken citizens rushing past the Sherman House, 1871 Stock Photo

RMCPW3FX–The great fire in Chicago - panic stricken citizens rushing past the Sherman House, 1871

Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. German Church, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print Stock Photo

RMW522B6–Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. German Church, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print

The ruins of churches destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871. Stock Photo

RF2DAF3CM–The ruins of churches destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871.

RMER7HTW–Chicago, 1871

fire, fires, Great Chicago Fire, 8.- 10.10.1871, fire at the coast of Lake Michigan, wood engraving, 'Das Buch fuer Alle', Stuttgart, Germany, 1872, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNTNGW–fire, fires, Great Chicago Fire, 8.- 10.10.1871, fire at the coast of Lake Michigan, wood engraving, 'Das Buch fuer Alle', Stuttgart, Germany, 1872, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Destruction on Clark Street after the Chicago Fire, looking north, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMDBE0MA–Destruction on Clark Street after the Chicago Fire, looking north, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut

RMB5FR8H–The Great Chicago Fire 1871

A late 19th Century illustration of the Great Chicago Fire, 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 of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighbourhood southwest of the city center after a long period of hot dry windy conditions and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. Stock Photo

RM2HC5GN6–A late 19th Century illustration of the Great Chicago Fire, 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 of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighbourhood southwest of the city center after a long period of hot dry windy conditions and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration.

The Heart of Chicago in Ruins, Panoramic View of the Burnt District Looking Eastward Toward the Lake, from Sketches by Joseph Becker, and Photographs by Wm. Shaw, 1871 Stock Photo

RMKEBK85–The Heart of Chicago in Ruins, Panoramic View of the Burnt District Looking Eastward Toward the Lake, from Sketches by Joseph Becker, and Photographs by Wm. Shaw, 1871

Chicago Fire Old Map 1871. Old map shows the part of Chicago Destroyed by the fire that swept the city in 1871. Wood-framed infrastructure contributed to the spread of the fire. Stock Photo

RF2FMCW05–Chicago Fire Old Map 1871. Old map shows the part of Chicago Destroyed by the fire that swept the city in 1871. Wood-framed infrastructure contributed to the spread of the fire.

RMM905DP–Philo Carpenter (February 27, 1805 – August 7, 1886) was Chicago, Illinois' first pharmacist, and an outspoken abolitionist. His Christian faith and anti-slavery convictions led him to form a new church in Chicago, First Congregational, and to help form and lead the Chicago chapter of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He was a member of the Chicago Theological Society and was managing director of the Chicago Bible Society. In the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Carpenter organized the Relief and Aid Society.

1871 Harper's Weekly page 8 Great Chicago Fire Stock Photo

RMH9N718–1871 Harper's Weekly page 8 Great Chicago Fire

RMAA15WE–Great Fire Of Chicago

1870s OCTOBER 9 1871 RUINS OF THE GREAT FIRE THE BIGELOW BUILDING FRONT VIEW CHICAGO ILLINOIS USA - q38492 CPC001 HARS OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RM2GBXKJC–1870s OCTOBER 9 1871 RUINS OF THE GREAT FIRE THE BIGELOW BUILDING FRONT VIEW CHICAGO ILLINOIS USA - q38492 CPC001 HARS OLD FASHIONED

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 of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago. Stock Photo

RF2RA0813–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 of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago.

Chicago fire views, Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHN7RJ–Chicago fire views, Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library.

A 1923 monument commemorating the regeneration of Chicago after the 1871 fire. Wrigley building is left. Stock Photo

RMBA1PBM–A 1923 monument commemorating the regeneration of Chicago after the 1871 fire. Wrigley building is left.

1800s LITHOGRAPH GREAT CHICAGO FIRE OCTOBER 8th 1871 WATERFRONT AT CHICAGO RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN Stock Photo

RMBR9P39–1800s LITHOGRAPH GREAT CHICAGO FIRE OCTOBER 8th 1871 WATERFRONT AT CHICAGO RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN

RMHRP6N8–The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Destruction of Chicago by Fire, October, 1871 Stock Photo

RMBEH2H4–Destruction of Chicago by Fire, October, 1871

Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. St. James, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print Stock Photo

RMW522A7–Great Fire in Chicago, October 9th, 1871. St. James, Lovejoy & Foster, October 9, 1871, Albumen silver print

Illustration of an aerial view of the Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago, Illinois. Stock Photo

RF2DAETY7–Illustration of an aerial view of the Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago, Illinois.

Area of Chicago Burned by the Great Fire - 1871 Stock Photo

RMC2J482–Area of Chicago Burned by the Great Fire - 1871

fire, fires, Great Chicago Fire, 8.- 10.10.1871, ladies giving food to children, wood engraving, 'Das Buch fuer Alle', Stuttgart, Germany, 1872, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP3XX6–fire, fires, Great Chicago Fire, 8.- 10.10.1871, ladies giving food to children, wood engraving, 'Das Buch fuer Alle', Stuttgart, Germany, 1872, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Terrified citizens fleeing Wells Street during the Chicago Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMB20D0D–Terrified citizens fleeing Wells Street during the Chicago Fire 1871. Hand-colored woodcut

RMB5G3CM–The Great Chicago Fire 1871

Chicago, Illinois, USA. The bronze sculpture entitled Pillar of Fire by Egon Weiner at the Chicago Fire Academy on origin site of Great Chicago Fire.. Stock Photo

RMMDHBEH–Chicago, Illinois, USA. The bronze sculpture entitled Pillar of Fire by Egon Weiner at the Chicago Fire Academy on origin site of Great Chicago Fire..

The Michigan Ave. bridge house on the SE corner features a relief called Regeneration commemorating the rebuilding of Chicago after the fire of 1871 Stock Photo

RFP6YAWP–The Michigan Ave. bridge house on the SE corner features a relief called Regeneration commemorating the rebuilding of Chicago after the fire of 1871

The Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, built, in 1869, was a survivor of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Stock Photo

RMFTHDN2–The Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, built, in 1869, was a survivor of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Chicago. The City of Chicago as it was before the great conflagration of October 8th, 9th, & 10th, 1871. color lithograph 1872. Stock Photo

RMBTK6EG–Chicago. The City of Chicago as it was before the great conflagration of October 8th, 9th, & 10th, 1871. color lithograph 1872.

1871 Harper's Weekly page 5 Great Chicago Fire Stock Photo

RMH9N715–1871 Harper's Weekly page 5 Great Chicago Fire

RFW1BYYK–Chicago Water Tower

USA Illinois Chicago Old Chicago Water Tower The Magnificent Mile 1869 Stock Photo

RMD210T1–USA Illinois Chicago Old Chicago Water Tower The Magnificent Mile 1869

RF2RA090M–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 of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago.

Interior Court House, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHN7NA–Interior Court House, Chicago, Illinois, 1871. From the New York Public Library.

Chicago has arisen Solace in Tribulation. [From the Painting Presented by the Citizens of London to the City of Chicago After the Fire of 1871] from the book Chicago, the marvelous city of the West : a history, an encyclopedia and a guide : 1893 : illustrated by John Joseph Flinn, Publisher Chicago : Flinn & Sheppard Stock Photo

RF2JP88T7–Chicago has arisen Solace in Tribulation. [From the Painting Presented by the Citizens of London to the City of Chicago After the Fire of 1871] from the book Chicago, the marvelous city of the West : a history, an encyclopedia and a guide : 1893 : illustrated by John Joseph Flinn, Publisher Chicago : Flinn & Sheppard

Staircase from Chicago Stock Exchange Building, Chicago. Culture: American. Dimensions: 144 x 92 x 156 in. (365.8 x 233.7 x 396.2 cm). Maker: Louis Henry Sullivan (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1856-1924 Chicago, Illinois); Dankmar Adler (American, 1844-1900). Date: 1893. During the building boom following the famous fire of 1871, the Chicago-school architects, led by Sullivan, invented a new building type: the skyscraper. One of the masterpieces of the form was the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, completed in 1894. The staircases installed here were removed from the building when it was d Stock Photo

RMPAC1M3–Staircase from Chicago Stock Exchange Building, Chicago. Culture: American. Dimensions: 144 x 92 x 156 in. (365.8 x 233.7 x 396.2 cm). Maker: Louis Henry Sullivan (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1856-1924 Chicago, Illinois); Dankmar Adler (American, 1844-1900). Date: 1893. During the building boom following the famous fire of 1871, the Chicago-school architects, led by Sullivan, invented a new building type: the skyscraper. One of the masterpieces of the form was the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, completed in 1894. The staircases installed here were removed from the building when it was d