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The Great Fire of 1871 was a destructive event that forever altered the city of Chicago. It started on October 8th and raved for 2 days, damaging countless structures and leaving over 100,000 individuals homeless. The fire caused an estimated $200 million in damages, equivalent to over $4 billion today. The effect of the fire was felt not just in regards to physical destruction but also in the way it formed the city's future. Studying historical occasions like the Great Fire is necessary due