Abbott, Photographer, whose studio at 976 (now 2201) N. A strong wind blowing towards the northeast spared the O'Leary cottage and the buildings seen here to its west. As this view suggests, the neighborhood was congested with mean wooden buildings and a variety of industry, a condition which helped to spread the fire of 1871 as rapidly as it did. The cottage of Catherine and Patrick O'Leary, 137 (now 558) W. A donation from the United Kingdom spurred the establishment of the Chicago Public Library. The city government improved building codes to stop the rapid spread of future fires and rebuilt rapidly to those higher standards. Help flowed to the city from near and far after the fire. The fire leapt the south branch of the Chicago River and destroyed much of central Chicago and then leapt the main branch of the river, consuming the Near North Side. A long period of hot, dry, windy conditions, and the wooden construction prevalent in the city, led to the conflagration. The fire began in a neighborhood southwest of the city center. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km 2) of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. Youth Tickets may be purchased for kids 0-7 if they’d like a lantern kit.An artist's rendering of the fire, by Currier and Ives. DOES NOT include a lantern kit or additional items. Kids ages 0-7 will need a ticket for entry.
#CHICAGO WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL FREE#
Kid Ticket (ages 0-7 / no lantern kit) FREE Each youth ticket includes a wristband for entry into the festival area with food trucks, one floating lantern kit, marker, drawstring bag, and a scavenger hunt giveaway entry.
Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections.
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