S02 E14 The Day America Burned

On October 8th, 1871 the Great Chicago fire took place. The blaze started sometime that evening on the cities southwest side. The area of origin was in or near a barn owned by Patrick and Catherin O’Leary. Legend says the fire was started when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over an oil lamp. This was denied by Mrs. O’Leary. The true cause of the fire has never been determined.Yes, October 8th was a big day. Maybe bigger than most people know as The Great Chicago Fire was not the only disaster that occurred that day.Have you ever heard of the Peshtigo fire? The Holland and Manistee Michigan fire? The Port Huron Fire? All 4 happened the same day.