Two State & Lake Street Stables Burn in February, 1853, Chicago.

Early in the evening, the city was generally startled by the cry of fire, and the eastern part was soon illuminated. The first impression was that the Tremont [Hotel] was on fire, but it proved to be two stables on State Street between Water and Lake Streets.

The firemen were quickly on the spot, and the flames were soon extinguished. Three horses were burned. Property loss was slight, as the buildings were small and [in] poor [shape].

The barn was owned by P. Coffee.

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.