1853, March 3rd, Fire Starts at Mr. Sheriff Bradley's Stable, Chicago.

On Thursday night, between 10 and 11 o'clock, the city was aroused by the cry of fire, which proved to be occasioned by the burning of a stable belonging to Mr. Sheriff Bradley, situated in the alley [in the] back of Madison Street. A quantity of hay in the building was immediately consumed and set fire to the Cabinet Shop of Mr. T. Manaham, which was severely damaged before the firemen could get the fire under [control]. We understand Mr. Manaham was insured.

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.