Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper

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Scene on Wells Street
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper
28 October 1871
From a sketch by their Special Artist

The terrified populace in front of the Briggs House, caught fire.;

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Homeless Citizens Taking Refuge from the Flames among the Ruins
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper
28 October 1871
From a sketch by their Chicago Correspondent

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Panic Stricken Citizens Rushing Past the Sherman House
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper
28 October 1871
From a sketch by their Special Artist

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Carrying the aged, sick and helpless, and endeavoring to save family treasures.
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper
4 November 1871

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The Chicago Fire – The Homeless Citizens in Camp on the Shore of Lake Michigan, Near Lincoln Park
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper
4 November 1871
From a sketch by Joseph Becker

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A Family Terribly Perish on the Roof of a House, in View of the Multitude Below.

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