Great Chicago Fire of 1871

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding of Chicago
gptkbp:artistic_vision depicted in various artworks
gptkbp:casualties 300 deaths
gptkbp:cause unknown origin
gptkbp:civic_engagement increased community involvement
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:Great_Chicago_Fire_Festival
gptkbp:community increased civic pride post-recovery
gptkbp:community_feedback volunteers helped in recovery
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated community strength
gptkbp:cultural_identity part of Chicago's cultural identity
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:damage over $200 million
gptkbp:date October 8, 1871
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 days
gptkbp:economic_development influenced future city designs
catalyst for urban renewal efforts
gptkbp:economic_impact significant economic loss
gptkbp:educational_programs taught in schools
gptkbp:emergency_services improved disaster response strategies
gptkbp:fire_department limited at the time
improved after the event
advancements in technology post-fire
part of firefighting history in the U. S.
gptkbp:fire_prevention_laws new laws enacted post-fire
gptkbp:government_response federal aid provided
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by historians
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive records kept
gptkbp:historical_records remembered annually in Chicago.
gptkbp:historical_significance led to fire safety reforms
one of the largest urban fires in U. S. history
gptkbp:historical_site sites of interest related to the fire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Chicago Fire of 1871
gptkbp:impact over 100,000 people homeless
gptkbp:influence Chicago's architectural development
gptkbp:investigates multiple theories proposed
gptkbp:is_affected_by 3.3 square miles
gptkbp:legacy Chicago Fire Academy established
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:media_coverage widely reported in newspapers
gptkbp:memorials various memorials erected
gptkbp:narrative shaped local folklore
gptkbp:notable_event origin of the fire debated
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Fire_Chief_Edward_C._Mc_Leod
Mayor Roswell B. Mason
gptkbp:public_awareness raised awareness about fire safety
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Peshtigo_Fire
gptkbp:responds_to creation of the Chicago Fire Department
gptkbp:revival led to modern Chicago's development
gptkbp:survivors numerous personal stories documented
gptkbp:type_of_insurance massive increase in claims filed
gptkbp:writings mentioned in literature
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chicago's_Great_Fire_Monument
gptkb:The_Chicago_Fire_Department
gptkb:Chicago_Fire_Department
gptkb:Great_Fire_of_1871
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5