1854, February 21st, One House Consumed, Three Structures Considerably Damaged, Chicago.

A two-story frame house belonging to Phillip Conly, situated on the North side of Michigan Street (Hubbard Street - 440N, today), between  Wells and LaSalle Streets, was burned at 7 o'clock in the morning. 

The building was totally consumed, as was a shed in the rear. A frame dwelling adjoining on the west side was badly burned, and a new house connected to the east was also considerably damaged. The burned building was insured for $600. It was occupied by Mr. George H. Quigg, who saved most of his furniture, but in a damaged state.

The firemen were promptly on the ground, but unfortunately, no water could be produced from the hydrant. and it was only through great exertions that a severe conflagration was prevented.

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.

1875, November 3rd, Fire on Kinzie Street While Under Construction, Chicago.

A fire broke out in the morning, about half-past one o'clock, in an unfinished three-story dwelling in the progress of erection by S. McKay, Esq., on the corner of Kinzie and Wolcott Streets, on the North Side. The alarm was sounded, and the engines were promptly on the spot and succeeded in confining the fire to the building where it originated. 

Loss of about $500; uninsured. The fire was the work of an incendiary.

Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.