Great Boston Fire of 1872

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Fire
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding of Boston
gptkbp:buildings_destroyed over 1,000
gptkbp:cause gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:community strengthened among residents
gptkbp:community_feedback local aid efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement involved many volunteers
demonstrated by local efforts
gptkbp:community_rebuilding_efforts led to new construction standards
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:damage estimated at $73 million
gptkbp:date November 9, 1872
gptkbp:death approximately 30
gptkbp:economic_development revised after the fire
influenced future projects
gptkbp:emergency_services improved in future incidents
gptkbp:famous_landmark Boston's commercial district
gptkbp:fire_department limited at the time
overwhelmed
implemented after the event
became a priority
implemented after the fire
rapidly due to wooden structures
improved after the fire
established in its aftermath
evolved post-disaster
important chapter in U. S. firefighting history
led to better understanding of fire behavior
gptkbp:fire_safety_innovations developed as a result.
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:Boston_Fire_Department
increased funding for fire services
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of many studies
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War America
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensively documented
gptkbp:historical_event part of Boston's history
gptkbp:historical_significance catalyst for fire safety legislation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Boston Fire of 1872
gptkbp:impact economic loss
changed city landscape
gptkbp:influence urban planning changes
gptkbp:investigates conducted after the fire
gptkbp:is_affected_by 65 acres
gptkbp:legacy influenced future fire codes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:memorials erected to honor victims
gptkbp:notable_event one of the largest fires in U. S. history
gptkbp:public_reaction shock and dismay
gptkbp:public_safety_awareness heightened awareness
gptkbp:reform slow but steady
gptkbp:renovation took several years
gptkbp:responds_to firefighting efforts
gptkbp:response_time slow due to initial confusion
gptkbp:significance led to fire safety reforms
gptkbp:survivors many displaced
gptkbp:type_of_insurance many claims filed
changed practices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Great_Chicago_Fire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4