Monday, August 21, 2023

1875, December 29, Lake Street Fire, Chicago.

The fire near midnight occured in № 165 Lake Street, a boot and shoe store. The adjoining store, № 163, occupied by L.J. Anna furniture dealer, was destroyed together with the other building. 

The upper stories of both buildings were occupied as millinery shops. 

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.

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