1853, April 26th, Mr. Winbolt, an Upholsterer, Premises were set Ablaze, Chicago.

The alarm of Fire was occasioned by the burning of the premises belonging to Mr. Winbolt, an Upholsterer, at Randolph Street, situated on the alley between Clark and Dearborn Streets. A large quantity of hair and material for mattress making was consumed—no fire had been near the place all day, and it must have been set on fire by an incendiary [device].

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.

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.