They say that a cow kicked a lantern in a barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O'Leary on 138 DeKoven Street on October 8, 1871 around 9:00 p.m.
The cause of the Great Chicago Fire remains unknown.
The Chicago Fire started on October 8, 1871.
The cause of the Great Chicago Fire remains unknown.
Illinois.
No it did not.
On Sunday, 8 October 1871.
It stated at the O'Leary's barn.
On Sunday, 8 October 1871.
The Chicago History Museum is a great place to start.
In or near a barn at 137 DeKoven Street.
Sunday, October 8, 1871
There was three weeks of dry weather. Conditions were right for any little spark to start a fire. Any lit cigarette, or unattended fire could have been the cause of the Chicago Fire.